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worry vs dwell

dwell vs worry

worry is a noun but dwell is not a noun.

worry and dwell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
worry Yes No Yes No
dwell No No Yes No
As verbs, dwell is a hyponym of worry; that is, dwell is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than worry:
  • worry: be concerned with
  • dwell: think moodily or anxiously about something
Other hyponyms of worry include brood.
worry (noun) dwell (noun)
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
a strong feeling of anxiety
worry (verb) dwell (verb)
lacerate by biting think moodily or anxiously about something
touch or rub constantly come back to
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy be an inhabitant of or reside in
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress originate (in)
be concerned with exist or be situated within
be on the mind of
Difference between worry and dwell

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