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Mr. Tom Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Worked up and wound up

Hi

I checked the meanings in a few dictionaries and feel they are essentially synonymous. Could you please tell me if I understand the two correctly?

Why are you so worked up? [edgy- nervous]

Why are you so wound up? [edgy- nervous]

Thanks,

Tom

  

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Mr. Tom Could you please tell me if I understand the two correctly? Essentially, yes.

— CalifJim

  • Mr.
  • Tom Could you please tell me if I understand the two correctly?
  • Essentially, yes.
  • Let me say, though, that I use them slightly differently.
  • To me, you have a definite reason to be worked up.
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Mr. TomCould you please tell me if I understand the two correctly?

Essentially, yes.

Let me say, though, that I use them slightly differently. To me, you have a definite reason to be worked up. Maybe you're going through a divorce, for example. Or you've just had an argument with someone. You are worked up about something.

Being wound

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These typically have a different sense, and would be used in different situations, for example:


A: "Darn it! I don't like what the boss said to me. My whole day is ruined."

B: "Why are you so worked up (angry, upset)? The boss didn't mean anything by that. He was just joking with you."


C: "I can't sit still. This job interview for vice president will determi

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