fret

5 definitions • 6 examples

to be nervous or worried:

Don't fret - I'm sure he's OK.

fret about She spent the day fretting about what she'd said to Nicky.

fret over As a new mother, I fretted over any delay in my daughter's development.

any of the small raised metal bars across the long, thin part of a stringed musical instrument such as a guitar, that show you where to put your fingers on the strings in order to produce different notes

fog that comes in from the sea:

sea fret The sea fret rolled back and the sun came out.

Sometimes a fret creeps up on you when you're swimming.

to worry or be unhappy about something:

Don’t fret – I’m sure we’ll find the kitten.

a thin, slightly raised metal bar, several of which are positioned across the neck (= long, narrow part) of some musical instruments, such as a guitar