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a·fraid
 afraid
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- pronunciation:
freId
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When you think that something could hurt you and you feel like running away from it, it means that you are afraid. Sometimes when you are afraid, you are worried that some bad thing might happen to you or to someone else.
I'm afraid of big spiders, and I'm afraid to sleep if I think there is a spider in my room.Kelly was afraid that she hurt Gabe's feelings when she teased him, but he said he was OK.
- synonyms:
- alarmed, frightened, nervous, scared, worried
- similar words:
- anxious, scared, uneasy
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| definition 2: |
Sometimes people say they are afraid when they feel bad about giving someone bad news or about not being able to do what that person wants. Sometimes people say "I'm afraid" just to be polite.
Sorry, but I'm afraid that Lucas is sick and won't be able to come to the party today.I'm afraid we don't sell those shoes anymore, but maybe our other store does.- synonyms:
- sorry
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| related words: |
timid, yellow |
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