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Meaning of afraid in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

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afraid

/əˈfɹeɪd/

Phonetics

/əˈfɹeɪd/

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adjective

  • (usually used predicatively, not attributively, be afraid) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

    Example: He is afraid of death.

  • Regretful, sorry.

    Example: I am afraid I cannot help you in this matter.

  • (used with for) Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something).