I agonize a lot vs Suffer vs Toil vs Worry

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I agonize a lot

Top 3000 (courant)

Suffer

Top 1000 (très courant) B1 verb

Toil

Top 3000 (courant) B1 verb

Worry

Top 1000 (très courant) A2 verb

	I agonize a lot	Suffer	Toil	Worry
Prononciation	🇬🇧 //ˈæɡənaɪz// 🇺🇸 //ˈæɡənaɪz//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈsʌfə(r)/","/ˈsʌfəz/","/ˈsʌfəd/","/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈsʌfər/","/ˈsʌfərz/","/ˈsʌfərd/","/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //tɔɪl// 🇺🇸 //tɔɪl//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈwʌri/","/ˈwʌriz/","/ˈwʌrid/","/ˈwʌriɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈwɜːri/","/ˈwɜːriz/","/ˈwɜːrid/","/ˈwɜːriɪŋ/"]/
Sens	Je m'inquiète beaucoup ou je ressens une grande douleur à propos de quelque chose. I worry a lot or feel great pain about something.	ressentir de la douleur ou de la détresse to feel pain or distress	Bosser très dur ou galérer. To work very hard or struggle.	Ressentir de l'inquiétude ou de l'anxiété à propos de quelque chose. To feel uneasy or anxious about something.
Exemple	I agonize a lot over my decisions, fearing I might choose the wrong path.	Many people suffer from anxiety and depression.	She had toiling hours on the farm from dawn to dusk.	I tend to worry about my exams every time.
Registre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre
Fréquence	Top 3000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 3000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFR	-	B1	B1	A2
Nature grammaticale		verb	verb	verb
Collocations	agonize over something, agonize about decisions, agonize over choices	a lot, badly, enormously, be likely to, tend to, continue to, for, from, under, suffer in silence, a lot, badly, enormously, be likely to, tend to, continue to, for, from, under, suffer in silence	toil away, toil in the fields, toil for success	a lot, particularly, really, not let something, not need to, begin to, about, for, with, can’t help worrying, enough to worry about, nothing to worry about, a lot, particularly, really, not let something, not need to, begin to, about, for, with, can’t help worrying, enough to worry about, nothing to worry about, a lot, particularly, really, not let something, not need to, begin to, about, for, with, can’t help worrying, enough to worry about, nothing to worry about
Antonymes	-	enjoy, thrive, prosper	rest, idle, relax	calm, relax, dismiss
Erreurs fréquentes	Confusing 'agonize' with 'agonizing', which is an adjective., Using 'agonize' without a clear object, as in 'I agonize' instead of specifying what about.	"Suffer with" instead of "suffer from", Using 'suffer' without a specific condition, Mixing up 'suffer' with 'sufferer' as a verb	Confused with 'boil' in pronunciation., Using it in a context where less effort is implied., Misunderstanding it as only physical labor.	Confused with 'worry' vs 'care' — 'worry' implies anxiety., Incorrectly use 'worrying' as a noun instead of a verb., Using 'worry' without an object, e.g., 'I worry' should be followed by 'about something.'
Notes d'usage	Utilisé pour exprimer une profonde inquiétude ou une douleur émotionnelle. Convient aux contextes personnels, mais à éviter dans les conversations professionnelles ou légères et décontractées. Used when expressing deep worry or emotional pain. Suitable for personal contexts, but avoid in professional or casual light conversation.	Utilisé quand quelqu'un éprouve de la douleur ou des difficultés. À éviter dans des contextes informels où des termes plus légers sont appropriés. Used when someone is experiencing pain or hardship. Avoid in casual contexts where lighter terms are appropriate.	Utilisé dans des contextes formels et informels, met souvent l'accent sur le travail acharné ou l'effort sur une longue période. Used in both formal and informal contexts, often emphasizes hard work or effort over a long period.	Utilisez 's'inquiéter' pour les préoccupations générales. C'est neutre mais peut sembler faible dans des contextes plus sérieux. À éviter dans les milieux professionnels sauf si l'on parle de stress. Use 'worry' for general concerns. It's neutral but can sound weak in more serious contexts. Avoid in professional settings unless discussing stress.

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A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

Yeah, I-- I agonize a lot.

I agonize a lot

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

The Dead do not suffer the living to pass.

Let them suffer, then, as she suffers.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

The Dead do not suffer the living to pass.

Let them suffer, then, as she suffers.

Suffer

You worry about the diligence, Mr. Reese.

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

I only worry for my mother.

I didn't mean to worry you. Everything's fine.

You worry about the diligence, Mr. Reese.

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

I only worry for my mother.

Worry

Questions fréquentes : I agonize a lot vs Suffer vs Toil vs Worry

Quelle est la différence entre I agonize a lot, Suffer, Toil et Worry ?

I agonize a lot: I worry a lot or feel great pain about something. Suffer: to feel pain or distress Toil: To work very hard or struggle. Worry: To feel uneasy or anxious about something.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

I agonize a lot: I agonize a lot over my decisions, fearing I might choose the wrong path. Suffer: Many people suffer from anxiety and depression. Toil: She had toiling hours on the farm from dawn to dusk. Worry: I tend to worry about my exams every time.

Puis-je utiliser I agonize a lot, Suffer, Toil et Worry de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. I agonize a lot, Suffer, Toil et Worry sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.