Be worried about or be worried for?
Do you say, "to be worried for something/someone" or "to be worried about something/someone"?
If both are possible, do they convey the same meaning?
If not, when should I use each of them?
Would you please give me some examples?
Also, is it "to get worried for/about something/someone" or "to become worried for/about something/someone"?
Thank you.
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teal lime Do you say, "to be worried for something/someone" or "to be worried about something/someone"? US answer. I never use "worry for" in that way.
- teal lime Do you say, "to be worried for something/someone" or "to be worried about something/someone"?
- US answer.
- I never use "worry for" in that way.
- I worry about things or people.
- teal lime Also, is it "to get worried for/about something/someone" or "to become worried for/about something/someone"?
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teal limeDo you say, "to be worried for something/someone" or "to be worried about something/someone"?
US answer. I never use "worry for" in that way. I worry about things or people.
teal limeAlso, is it "to get worried for/about something/someone" or "to become worried for/about something/someone"?
Either way, wit
0teal limeDo you say, "to be worried for something/someone"
No. I've heard people say it, but not often. I don't say it.
teal limeor "to be worried about something/someone"?
Yes. I always say this one.
teal limedo they convey the same meaning?
Yes. In the few times I've
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