afraid

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈfreɪd/

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Adjective

Positive afraid

Comparative more afraid

Superlative most afraid

a woman who seems afraid

1. (not before a noun) To be afraid of someone or something means to be scared of someone or something; to have a fear of someone or something.
   • Synonyms: scared, frightened and fearful
   • Antonym: courageous

   I'm afraid of snakes. I can't even go near them.