afraid

/əˈfreɪd/ adjective A1 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

Feeling fear or worry about something.

💡 Use "afraid" to talk about fear.

Example Sentences

I am afraid of the dark at night .

I am afraid of the dark .

Word in Context

A small dog waits at the window . The wind makes a noise and the dog is afraid . The girl opens the door and calls the dog . The dog runs to the girl and it feels happy .

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