Fret
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British pronunciation/fɹˈɛt/
American pronunciation/ˈfɹɛt/

Definition & Meaning of "fret"

to fret
01

to be anxious about something minor or uncertain

Intransitive: to fret about sth | to fret over sth
to fret definition and meaning
02

to create a path or opening by gradually wearing down or eroding a surface

Transitive: to fret sth
to fret definition and meaning
03

to gradually erode or damage something through constant rubbing or biting

Transitive: to fret a fabric or material
04

to be so tight that it rubs or presses uncomfortably

Transitive: to fret a body part
05

to decorate or adorn something, usually wood or metal, with intricate patterns or designs

Transitive: to fret a surface
06

to create a design or pattern on a surface, often through repeated rubbing, cutting, or marking

Transitive: to fret sth
07

to make someone feel anxious, upset, or troubled

Transitive: to fret sb
08

to gradually cause irritation or distress by constant pressure or persistence

Intransitive: to fret at one's mind
09

to become irritated or sore due to constant rubbing or friction

Intransitive
10

to add frets to a stringed instrument, such as a guitar or violin, to help produce different notes

Transitive: to fret a stringed instrument
Fret
01

a small metal bar on the neck of a string instrument pressed with fingers to produce a particular note

fret definition and meaning

What is a "fret"?

A fret is a small, raised strip found on the neck of stringed instruments like guitars, basses, and mandolins. Frets are usually made of metal and are placed at specific distances along the neck. Pressing a string down behind a fret changes the vibrating length of the string, which then changes the pitch of the note. Frets help musicians play notes accurately and easily, providing a clear guide for finger placement.

02

an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)

03

a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion

04

agitation resulting from active worry

fret

v

fretted

adj

fretted

adj
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Example
She fretted that the cloudy weather would ruin her outdoor picnic plans.
She fretted about whether she had left the stove on before leaving the house.
He fretted over what to wear to the party, worrying that he wouldn't fit in.
He fretted about the small mistake he made at work, fearing it would cost him his job.
A little part of me would fret and worry that I was facing a real hauling over the coals.
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