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worriedly

|wor/ried/ly|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈwɜːridli/

🇬🇧

/ˈwʌrɪdli/

(worried)

anxious manner

Base FormNounVerb
worriedworryworry
Etymology
Etymology Information

'worriedly' originates from the Old English word 'wyrgan', which meant 'to strangle'.

Historical Evolution

'wyrgan' transformed into the Middle English word 'worien', and eventually became the modern English word 'worry'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strangle', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to feel anxious or concerned'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that shows anxiety or concern.

She looked worriedly at the clock, realizing she was late.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45