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Meaning of 'afraid' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Afraid [ p. a.]
- Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive.

Meaning of 'afraid' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . afraid [ a]
Meaning (1):
- filled with fear or apprehension
Example in sentence:
  • afraid even to turn his head;
  • afraid for his life;
  • afraid of snakes;
  • afraid to ask questions;
  • suddenly looked afraid
2 . afraid [ s]
Meaning (2):
- having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
Example in sentence:
  • afraid of hard work;
  • afraid to show emotion
Meaning (3):
- filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
Example in sentence:
  • he was afraid he would have to let her go;
  • I'm afraid I won't be able to come;
  • I'm afraid you're wrong
Meaning (4):
- feeling worry or concern or insecurity
Example in sentence:
  • I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict;
  • She was afraid that I might be embarrassed;
  • terribly afraid of offending someone

Nearby Words:

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