Definition
Meaning of 'afraid'
Meaning of 'afraid' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Afraid 
[ p. a.]
- Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear;
apprehensive. [ p. a.]Meaning of 'afraid' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. afraid [ a]
[ a]Meaning (1):
- filled with fear or apprehension
- 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]
[ s]Meaning (2):
- having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
- 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
- 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
- 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
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