fretted
|fret/ted|
B2
/ˈfrɛtɪd/
(fret)
worry or wear away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fret' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fretan,' where 'fre-' meant 'to devour' and '-tan' meant 'to consume.'
Historical Evolution
'fretan' transformed into the Middle English word 'freten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fret.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to devour or consume,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to worry or be anxious.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'fret'.
She fretted over the details of the project.
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Adjective 1
having a pattern of fretwork or ornamentation.
The fretted ceiling was a masterpiece of craftsmanship.
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