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Meaning of afraid

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

afraid

Pronunciation:/əˈfɹeɪd/

adjective

Definitions

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

    Example: He is afraid of death.

    Synonyms:afearedalarmedanxiousapprehensivefearfultimidtimorous

  2. Regretful, sorry.

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

    Synonyms:sorry

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

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/afraid

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