fear

/fɪr/ noun A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

Fear is when you feel scared or worried about something.

💡 Fear can be a normal feeling in dangerous situations.

Example Sentences

I have a fear of spiders , so I stay away .

She has a fear of dogs and avoids them outside .

She has a fear of spiders and does not like them .

Word in Context

Anna is in class and today she will give a short talk . She feels fear but she takes a deep breath and starts slowly . Her friends smile and she feels better after the first minute .

Common Phrases

fear of heights fear of the dark

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