fret
part of speech
verb (fret, frets, fretted, fretting); noun (a fret, frets)
meaning for a pupil
1) To fret means to worry and be upset about something, often again and again. tree →
2) A fret is one of the thin metal ridges across the neck of a guitar or similar instrument; you press strings behind them to make different notes. tree →
3) (UK, dialect) A sea fret is a cold mist or fog that comes in from the sea. tree →
4) (old) To fret means to rub or wear something away. tree →
sense in the lessons
Interpretation: The tradition reads these verses as advice not to burn with worry or envy when the wicked seem to do well. The psalm and proverb teach trust that God will set things right. In the primary lessons: In stories it shows a worried character («don't fret»); in music lessons it is part of a guitar; on the coast of England a sea fret makes the day grey. Phrases: «don't fret», «fret about», «fret over», «sea fret».
examples
- Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious at the wicked; (Writings PRO.24.19, JPS 1917) tree →
- Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing. (Writings PSA.37.8, JPS 1917) tree →
- Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness. (Writings PSA.37.1, JPS 1917) tree →
- Don't fret, we'll find your lost shoe. tree →
- Mum fretted about the long drive in the snow. tree →
- He fretted over his spelling test all evening. tree →
- Press the string just behind the third fret. tree →
- A guitar has about twenty frets. tree →
- A sea fret rolled in and hid the beach. tree →
- Stop fretting and go to sleep. tree →
- The puppy fretted when we left it alone. tree →
- "It is no use fretting, wife," said the man. tree →
note
Fret doubles the t: fretted, fretting. «Don't fret» is a kind, informal thing to say. Fret and worry mean nearly the same, but fretting sounds restless and nervous.
In the corpora
- And her rival vexed her sore, to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb.
- Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.
- Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing.
- The foolishness of man perverteth his way; and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
- Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «fret» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.