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Paco2004 Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Worry/be worried (about)
What is the difference between "worry about" and "be worried about"?
(1) I worry about my grades.
(2) I am worried about my grades.
Is there any difference in the meaning? Thank you in advance.
(1) I worry about my grades.
(2) I am worried about my grades.
Is there any difference in the meaning? Thank you in advance.
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No great difference, Paco. (1) emphasizes the ongoing activity, while (2) stresses the condition. This is not a difference from which a native speaker would consciously select.
- No great difference, Paco.
- (1) emphasizes the ongoing activity, while (2) stresses the condition.
- This is not a difference from which a native speaker would consciously select.
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No great difference, Paco. (1) emphasizes the ongoing activity, while (2) stresses the condition. This is not a difference from which a native speaker would consciously select.
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1. As a rule, in general, my character is such that I am a worrier when it comes to grades. Worrying about them is something I do.
2. At this very moment I am thinking about my grades, and I find that this makes me feel worried.
As Mr. Micawber has already pointed out, there's relatively little difference.
2. At this very moment I am thinking about my grades, and I find that this makes me feel worried.
As Mr. Micawber has already pointed out, there's relatively little difference.
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Thank you teachers.
This problem had long worried me. I really long had been worried about it since my school days. But now you two resolved it. Thank you a lot.
paco
This problem had long worried me. I really long had been worried about it since my school days. But now you two resolved it. Thank you a lot.
paco
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