verbπShareEspecially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat."The hungry goats were fretting the young clover in the field. "animalfoodbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo chafe or irritate; to worry."She spent the whole morning fretting about her upcoming exam. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make rough, to agitate or disturb; to cause to ripple."to fret the surface of water"natureactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn the form fret out: to squander, to waste."He ended up fretting out his entire paycheck on lottery tickets and now can't pay rent. "economyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gnaw; to consume, to eat away."The constant worry about her upcoming exam was fretting away at her confidence. "mindemotionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be chafed or irritated; to be angry or vexed; to utter peevish expressions through irritation or worry."She spent the whole afternoon fretting about the upcoming exam, even though she had studied hard. "mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be worn away; to chafe; to fray."A wristband frets on the edges."wearmaterialconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be anxious, to worry."She spent the whole morning fretting about her upcoming exam. "mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be agitated; to rankle; to be in violent commotion."Rancour frets in the malignant breast."mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have secondary fermentation (fermentation occurring after the conversion of sugar to alcohol in beers and wine) take place."The young wine was still fretting slightly in the bottle, as evidenced by the tiny bubbles rising. "drinkfoodbiologychemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decorate or ornament, especially with an interlaced or interwoven pattern, or with carving or relief (raised) work."The woodworker spent hours fretting the guitar's headstock with delicate floral designs. "artstylearchitectureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a pattern on; to variegate."The sunlight was fretting the wall with intricate shadows from the leaves outside. "artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut through with a fretsaw, to create fretwork."The carpenter was carefully fretting the wood panel to create an intricate floral pattern. "arttechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind, to tie, originally with a loop or ring."The gardener was fretting the young tomato plants to the supporting stakes to help them grow straight. "actiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareMusical senses."The guitarist spent hours fretting the new melody on his acoustic guitar, ensuring each note was clear and perfectly placed. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAction of the verb to fret."Her constant fretting over the small details of the party made it difficult for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
