A2adjective 1K

Scared

🇬🇧 UK /["/skeəd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/skerd/"]/

Meaning of Scared

frightened of something or afraid that something bad might happen

In simple words: feeling afraid or frightened

Scared in a sentence

• She was scared of the dark and refused to go into the basement.
• The loud noise made him feel scared and anxious.
• The scary movie left the audience feeling scared and gripping their seats.
• When he saw the spider, he got so scared that he jumped back.
• The children were scared on Halloween night with all the ghosts and goblins around.

How to use Scared

Used in both formal and informal contexts. More common in everyday conversation. Avoid using in very serious discussions where more formal terms like 'concerned' might be appropriate.

Grammar pattern

scared + of/about + object

Memory hint

Imagine being scared by a large shadow creeping up on you.

Related words

Collocations with Scared

• be
• be running
• feel
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• about
• at
• of
• scared out of your wits
• scared stiff
• scared to death

Synonyms for Scared

• frightened
• afraid
• terrified
• worried

Opposites of Scared

• calm
• unafraid
• confident

Common mistakes with Scared

• Confusing 'scared' with 'scare' — 'scare' is the verb.
• Using 'scared' without a preposition, like 'scared of the dark.'
• Saying 'I am scary' instead of 'I am scared.'

Frequently asked questions about Scared

What does Scared mean?

feeling afraid or frightened

What is the definition of Scared?

frightened of something or afraid that something bad might happen

How do you use Scared in a sentence?

She was scared of the dark and refused to go into the basement.

Can you give another example of Scared?

The loud noise made him feel scared and anxious.

What are synonyms for Scared?

Common alternatives include frightened, afraid, terrified, worried.

What is the opposite of Scared?

Opposite meanings include calm, unafraid, confident.

What words go with Scared?

It commonly pairs with be, be running, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, of, scared out of your wits, scared stiff, scared to death.

What are common mistakes when using Scared?

Confusing 'scared' with 'scare' — 'scare' is the verb. Using 'scared' without a preposition, like 'scared of the dark.' Saying 'I am scary' instead of 'I am scared.'

How do you pronounce Scared?

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

When should I use Scared?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. More common in everyday conversation. Avoid using in very serious discussions where more formal terms like 'concerned' might be appropriate.

What CEFR level is Scared?

"Scared" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.