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afraid

adjective
/əˈfreɪd/

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen

Example Sentences

She was afraid of the dark.

Example Expressions

afraid of one's own shadow

Synonyms

fearful, scared, frightened, anxious, nervous

Antonyms

brave, confident, fearless

Collocations

afraid of, terribly afraid, afraid to ask, afraid that

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