Difference between Gag and Fret

What is the difference between Gag and Fret?

Gag as a verb is to have the vomiting reflex triggered. while Fret as a verb is to devour, consume.

Gag

Part of speech: abbreviation

Definition: group specific antigens

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To have the vomiting reflex triggered. To restrain someone's speech

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A device to restrain speech, usually a rag in the mouth and secured there with tape, another rag that has been folded into a narrow strip, or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or a leather or rubber strap. An order or rule forbidding discussion of a case or subject. Also called a gag order. A joke or other mischievous prank. The vomiting reflex.

Example sentence: I'm like a sight gag.

Fret

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To devour, consume.To gnaw, consume, eat away.To chafe or irritate; to worry.To worry or be anxious.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: One of the pieces of metal/wood/plastic across the neck of a guitar or other musical instrument that marks note positions for fingering.An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief).A strait; channel.A fog or mist at sea or coming inland from the sea

Example sentence: I'm not very good at going to sleep, and that's probably my worst problem. I don't need much more than seven and a half hours, but I probably get six. I take all my problems to bed with me and fret. I can't switch off.

We hope you now know whether to use Gag or Fret in your sentence.

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