afraid

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈfreɪd/

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Adjective

Positive afraid

Comparative more afraid

Superlative most afraid

1. If you are afraid of something, you feel fear, or worry because you think something bad will happen.
   • Synonyms: scared, frightened and fearful

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