Worry about someone or be worried about someone
Is it "to worry about someone/something" or "to be worried about someone/something"?
If both are possible, do they convey the same meaning?
If not, when should I use each of them?
Would you please give me a couple of examples?
Also, regarding prepositions, is it equally correct to use "for" instead of "about" in the phrases above?
Thank you.
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"I worry about someone/something" -- this describes your regular or habitual feelings. "I'm worried about someone/something" -- this describes your feelings now. teal lime Also, regarding prepositions, is it equally correct to use "for" instead of "about" in the phrases above?
- "I worry about someone/something" -- this describes your regular or habitual feelings.
- "I'm worried about someone/something" -- this describes your feelings now.
- teal lime Also, regarding prepositions, is it equally correct to use "for" instead of "about" in the phrases above?
- "worry / be worried for someone" has a slightly different nuance, suggesting that you are worried more for their sake than for your own.
- "worry / be worried for something" doesn't sound right to me (except perhaps in certain special cases).
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"I worry about someone/something" -- this describes your regular or habitual feelings.
"I'm worried about someone/something" -- this describes your feelings now.
teal limeAlso, regarding prepositions, is it equally correct to use "for" instead of "about" in the phrases above?
"worry / be worried for someone" has a slightly different nuance, sugg
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