B2verb 1K

Scare

🇬🇧 UK /["/skeə(r)/","/skeəz/","/skeəd/","/ˈskeərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/sker/","/skerz/","/skerd/","/ˈskerɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Scare

to frighten somebody

In simple words: to make someone feel afraid

Scare in a sentence

• You scared me.
• It scared me to think I was alone in the building.
• The very thought of flying scares me stiff.
• You don't scare me with your threats!
• He doesn't scare easily.
• You scared the life out of me coming in so suddenly like that.
• Spiders frighten him to death.

How to use Scare

Use 'scare' in contexts where someone is frightened. It can be informal in casual conversations but remains neutral overall. Avoid using it in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

scare + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'scary bear' that makes you feel afraid.

Related words

Collocations with Scare

• really
• easily
• away
• try to
• want to
• start to
• into
• with
• scare somebody silly
• scare somebody stiff
• scare somebody to death
• really
• easily
• away
• try to
• want to
• start to
• into
• with
• scare somebody silly
• scare somebody stiff
• scare somebody to death

Synonyms for Scare

• frighten
• alarm
• terrify
• startle
• spook

Opposites of Scare

• calm
• comfort
• soothe

Common mistakes with Scare

• Using 'scare' without an object, e.g., 'scare me' instead of 'scare me with a story'.
• Confusing 'scare' with 'scared', where 'scared' describes a state of fear rather than the action of causing fear.
• Mispronouncing it as 'scar' instead of 'scare'.

Frequently asked questions about Scare

What does Scare mean?

to make someone feel afraid

What is the definition of Scare?

to frighten somebody

How do you use Scare in a sentence?

You scared me.

Can you give another example of Scare?

It scared me to think I was alone in the building.

What are synonyms for Scare?

Common alternatives include frighten, alarm, terrify, startle, spook.

What is the opposite of Scare?

Opposite meanings include calm, comfort, soothe.

What words go with Scare?

It commonly pairs with really, easily, away, try to, want to, start to, into, with, scare somebody silly, scare somebody stiff, scare somebody to death, really, easily, away, try to, want to, start to, into, with, scare somebody silly, scare somebody stiff, scare somebody to death.

What are common mistakes when using Scare?

Using 'scare' without an object, e.g., 'scare me' instead of 'scare me with a story'. Confusing 'scare' with 'scared', where 'scared' describes a state of fear rather than the action of causing fear. Mispronouncing it as 'scar' instead of 'scare'.

How do you pronounce Scare?

US: /["/sker/","/skerz/","/skerd/","/ˈskerɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/skeə(r)/","/skeəz/","/skeəd/","/ˈskeərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Scare?

Use 'scare' in contexts where someone is frightened. It can be informal in casual conversations but remains neutral overall. Avoid using it in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Scare?

"Scare" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.