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I was worried about you vs I was worrying about you

The phrases are both correct, but their meanings differ slightly. 'I was worried about you' indicates that the worry was in the past, while 'I was worrying about you' suggests that the worrying was ongoing or continuous in the past. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to convey a specific moment of worry in the past or a more continuous state of worry.
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I was worried about you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that you were concerned or anxious about someone in the past.

Examples:

  • I was worried about you when you didn't answer my calls.
  • She was worried about her son until he arrived home safely.
  • Jul 22, 2019 ... ... I was worried about you because I was concerned that you wouldn't go out with me if that is your intent that's what you should say but if ...
  • Sep 16, 2016 ... My good friend are leaving for a strange city, and I want to express my worries, which sentence should I say? 1. I was worried about you! 2.
  • Jul 9, 2018 ... Don't get worry, I was worried about you as you are a new comer in this area but finally you made me worried showing your more movement here and ...
  • Jul 25, 2017 ... M: I was worried about you because I didn't know if you had jobs enough to have sufficient income. I didn't really feel like I was missing ...
  • I was worried about you and you were worried about me. by Nat and Allan Randall. Nat Randall, <em>The Second Woman</em> 2016, documentation Nat Randall, The ...
  • Privacy Policy · cellesticca's avatar cellesticca Feb 14, 2014. Watch. S. literature. SnK: I was worried about you [Levi x Reader]. Deviation Actions.
  • Jan 26, 2022 ...I was worried about you all day.” Amy Schneider shares what was going through her mind during her nail-biting final matchup today. Plus ...
  • Dec 3, 2008 ... I loved your book, Adam. There were times when I couldn't put it down because I was worried about you! I can't imagine what your mom and your ...
  • May 29, 2024 ... I was worried about you. FF7 Rebirth 37 / ? final fantasy vii ffgraphics zack fair gamingedit biggs ff7 remake ff7 rebirth ff7 rebirth ...
  • Apr 27, 2021 ... "ARA, SKK~♡, who's lap are you going to choose for today?" [] "I-its not like I was worried about you and wanted to take care of you or anything ...

Alternatives:

  • I was concerned about you.
  • I was anxious about you.

I was worrying about you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the act of worrying was ongoing or continuous in the past.

Examples:

  • I was worrying about you all night.
  • She was worrying about her exam results for days.
  • Jan 16, 2018 ... ... I was worrying about. You'd be surprised how much stuff you forget, so writing it all down as it happens is invaluable. Writing itself and ...
  • “Hey princess I was worrying about you. Everything okay with the kids?” Kissing my man and inhaling his intoxicating scent I explained the small melt downs ...
  • Apr 11, 2007 ... " = I was worrying about you, but I guess in English I was worried about you would sound more correct. Hope it helps :). kan3malato.
  • Jan 12, 2023 ... I was worrying about you. Re: nose, you can probably get some cheap nosepads to steady your reading glasses. Or you can play with the frames ...
  • Dec 29, 2008 ... Also, I presume: kunt ba2la2 3aleek : I used to worry about you (but now, I don't, for example). kunt 2al2aan 3aleek : I was worrying about you.
  • I was worrying about you again. I am glad the Psalms are a comfort to you. I am sorry for your pain. Physical and otherwise. I'm with you. I love you ...
  • Dec 29, 2008 ... Did you really - because I was worrying about you. Mr. COLBERT: Oh, yes. GROSS: You did? Mr. COLBERT: Because I turned - I was like jumping ...
  • May 4, 2022 ... I was worrying about you and also reflecting on how resilient you are, raising a baby in the middle of a pandemic. I think I told you about ...
  • Jun 21, 2015 ... ... I was worrying about you. It's no shame to attempt a difficult task and fail — failure is part of life. What *is* worthy of shame is to *not ...

Alternatives:

  • I was feeling anxious about you.
  • I was constantly concerned about you.

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