B2verbpsychologyemotions
US/əbˈses/
UK/əbˈses/
to think about one person or thing so much that you cannot think about anything else
In context
Many teenagers obsess over how they look online.
Stop obsessing about the exam; you have already done your best.
He tends to obsess over every small detail of his work.
Words that go with obsess
verb + preposition
- obsess overDon't obsess over small mistakes.
- obsess aboutShe obsesses about her weight.
- obsess over detailsHe obsesses over details and misses the big picture.
- obsess about the futureIt is unhealthy to obsess about the future.
adverb + verb
- constantly obsessI constantly obsess over what others think of me.
verb + adverb
- obsess endlesslyFans obsess endlessly about the new series.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is obsess with her appearance.Correct: She is obsessed with her appearance.
Incorrect:
He obsesses his work.Correct: He obsesses over his work.