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AFRAID definition: 1. feeling fear, or feeling worry about the possible results of a particular situation: 2. used to…. Learn more.
AFRAID meaning: 1. feeling fear, or feeling worry about the possible results of a particular situation: 2. used to…. Learn more.
The meaning of AFRAID is filled with fear or apprehension. How to use afraid in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Afraid.
Afraid definition: feeling fear; filled with apprehension. See examples of AFRAID used in a sentence.
To be afraid is to be scared. People are afraid of snakes, bugs, heights, bears, death, and public speaking, among other things. Being afraid means you have a fear of something — and people are afraid of all sorts of things, from guns to ghosts to being in arguments.
1. (often foll by of) feeling fear or apprehension; frightened. he was afraid of cats. 2. reluctant (to do something), as through fear or timidity. she was afraid to let herself go. 3. (often foll by that; used to lessen the effect of an unpleasant statement) regretful. I'm afraid that I shall have to tell you to go.
Definition of afraid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
