Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

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?

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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