Beginner 📚 Vocabulary · #669 of 1319

afraid (adj.)

feeling fear

Examples

  • I'm afraid of dogs.

Key rules

  • Afraid means feeling fear or worried
  • Be afraid of, afraid that
  • Afraid is used after be and feel
💡 Tip: Describing fear // Politely disagreeing // Expressing regret
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