Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Fret.
How to pronounce fret:
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Fret - as a noun
Agitation resulting from active worry
Example: "Don't get in a stew"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lather9stew7sweat8swither13An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
Example: "There was a simple fret at the top of the walls"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
greek fretgreek keykey patternA small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch
Fret - as a verb
Worry unnecessarily or excessively
Example: "Don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fuss7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
worry11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be agitated or irritated
Example: "Don't fret over these small details"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
worry11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Provide (a musical instrument) with frets
Example: "Fret a guitar"
Cause annoyance in
Gnaw into; make resentful or angry
Example: "The injustice rankled her"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eat intograte6rankle10Decorate with an interlaced design
Be too tight; rub or press
Example: "This neckband is choking the cat"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choke14gag5Example Sentences
"He constantly frets about his finances."
"Don't fret over the small stuff."
"I can't help but fret when things don't go as planned."
"He frets about his appearance."
"I try not to fret about things I can't control."
Word Game Points
Is FRET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fret is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FRET has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is FRET a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fret is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFRET has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is FRET a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fret is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFRET has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
