Is "fret" the right word to use in this sentence? English question?

No, it is incorrect. Fret is used without an object, as opposed to the claims of some of your answerers. When verbs are used without objects, they can either be expressed without an object or they can use a preposition to reach an object. For example: Don't fret. (no object) He frets about everything. (everything is the object of the preposition "about") You cannot fret something. "He frets me" is in correct. For better understanding, another verb that is similar is "differ" "Differ" is a word used without an object. They differ. (no object) They differ in color. (color is the object of the preposition "in") you cannot differ something. "They differ me" would be incorrect. Check dictionary.com and if it tells you the verb is used without an object, then you need a preposition to use an object. To correct your sentence: I fret (verb) over (preposition) the thought (object1) of having to live alone for two weeks.

No, "fret" is not used that way. You fret about, because, or over something. "Fret" needs an object. So, you could say, "I constantly fret over the thought of having to live alone for two weeks." Or, more simply, "I constantly fret about having to live alone for two weeks." If you want to structure the sentence in the way you already have it, you could do this instead,using worries: "The thought of having to live alone for two weeks constantly worries me." But this is passive voice, and you should try to use the active voice where possible. So, if you can, use something like the two examples in the previous paragraph. Good luck, and I hope this helps.

The words "Stress" and "Worry" can be used either way, for example "Don't worry" and "it worries me" are both acceptable. In this case, the meaning of the word "worry" has changed slightly. As far as I know, "fret" doesn't work that way. While your sentence may be grammatically correct, no native English speaker would say that. In fact, I've never actually heard anyone use the word fret (unless they were talking about a guitar). I've only seen it written, and in that case, it would be used as "Don't fret about <whatever>".

You have used the word 'fret' correcly in your sentence.The other synonyms that can be used in place of this word are----agitate,annoy,disturb,gnaw.

Don't use fret instead use: worrys, stresses, bothers, troubles me

try "disturbs me".

Try "weeks causes me to fret constantly." And put Constantly in italics for emphasis. :D

Sorry, guys, but it CAN be a transitive verb--in this case, the object is "me." However, it's a British usage, and Americans are understandably bewildered by it. As a verb it can be either transitive or intransitive, and the Brits even use it as a noun: "The idea of Elizabeth with another man put him in a constant fret." Such usage was common in the 19th century, but it's been out of fashion for a LONG time in the States. "Nagging and persistent worry" is the only definition for all usages that I can come up with, at least off the top of my head.

Fret or fretting are good English words and used in England. I live in Canada ( ex Brit ) and I use it when it applies. I have also heard the word frought, past tense of fret. Makes me laugh but I have used it. Don't know if it's a real word but I like it. Oh I am frought!!! PS, Just looked it up and I'm right but spelled it wrong, it is fraught!