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Fuss
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Simple meaning
What does Fuss mean?
Unnecessary worry or complaint.
Dictionary definition
Unnecessary worry, complaint, or excitement; also to worry or complain about small things.
Example sentences
Fuss in a sentence
easy
Do not make a fuss over one mistake.
medium
The baby began to fuss before bedtime.
hard
Fuss often describes extra worry, complaint, attention, or bother.
Synonyms
Words like Fuss
commotionNoisy or busy disturbance.
worryRelated word that supports the meaning of fuss.
Antonyms
Opposite words
calmA peaceful state.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fuss, depending on context.
Word family
Fuss word family
Base word
fuss
noun
fusses
More than one fuss.
verb
fussed
Past or related form of fuss.
verb
fussing
Action form of fuss.
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Practice 1
What does fuss mean?
Fuss means unnecessary worry or complaint.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fuss?
Commotion is close in meaning to fuss in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fuss?
Calm contrasts with fuss.
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