adjective#404 by frequency
afraid
/əˈfɹeɪd/
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation
- comparative
- more afraid
- superlative
- most afraid
Meanings
- 1
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear
What is she afraid of?
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What is he afraid of?
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- 2
Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation
- 3
Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something)