A1adjective 2K

Afraid

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈfreɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈfreɪd/"]/

Meaning of Afraid

feeling fear; frightened because you think that you might be hurt or suffer

In simple words: feeling fear or worry about something

Afraid in a sentence

• She is afraid of the dark.
• He felt afraid when he heard the loud noise.
• I'm afraid I can't join you for dinner tonight.
• The child looked afraid when the dog barked.
• Are you afraid of speaking in front of others?

How to use Afraid

Used when you talk about fear of specific things or situations. It's appropriate in most contexts, but can be too emotional for formal situations.

Grammar pattern

afraid + of + noun / afraid + to + verb

Memory hint

Think of 'a-fraid' as being 'a-fear,' like a fear of something.

Related words

Collocations with Afraid

• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• rather
• very
• for
• of
• nothing to be afraid of
• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• rather
• very
• for
• of
• nothing to be afraid of
• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• rather
• very
• for
• of
• nothing to be afraid of

Synonyms for Afraid

• fearful
• scared
• worried
• anxious
• timid

Opposites of Afraid

• brave
• confident

Common mistakes with Afraid

• Confusing 'afraid of' with 'scared of' - they can be similar, but use 'afraid' for more serious fears.
• Using 'afraid' with a direct object, e.g., saying 'I am afraid the dog' instead of 'I am afraid of the dog.'
• Mixing up between 'afraid' and 'afraid to' - remember 'afraid to' is followed by a verb.

Frequently asked questions about Afraid

What does Afraid mean?

feeling fear or worry about something

What is the definition of Afraid?

feeling fear; frightened because you think that you might be hurt or suffer

How do you use Afraid in a sentence?

She is afraid of the dark.

Can you give another example of Afraid?

He felt afraid when he heard the loud noise.

What are synonyms for Afraid?

Common alternatives include fearful, scared, worried, anxious, timid.

What is the opposite of Afraid?

Opposite meanings include brave, confident.

What words go with Afraid?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, rather, very, for, of, nothing to be afraid of, be, feel, look, extremely, rather, very, for, of, nothing to be afraid of, be, feel, look, extremely, rather, very, for, of, nothing to be afraid of.

What are common mistakes when using Afraid?

Confusing 'afraid of' with 'scared of' - they can be similar, but use 'afraid' for more serious fears. Using 'afraid' with a direct object, e.g., saying 'I am afraid the dog' instead of 'I am afraid of the dog.' Mixing up between 'afraid' and 'afraid to' - remember 'afraid to' is followed by a verb.

How do you pronounce Afraid?

US: /["/əˈfreɪd/"]/, UK: /["/əˈfreɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Afraid?

Used when you talk about fear of specific things or situations. It's appropriate in most contexts, but can be too emotional for formal situations.

What CEFR level is Afraid?

"Afraid" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.