afraid

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[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈfɹeɪd/
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[change] Adjective

Positive afraid

Comparative more afraid

Superlative most afraid

Not used before the noun.

1. If you are afraid of something, you feel fear, or worry because you think something bad will happen.

   I'm afraid of snakes. I can't even go near them.

[change] Synonyms

• scared
• frightened
• fearful