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UK//ʃiːz əˈfreɪd tə//US//ʃiːz əˈfreɪd tə//

Meaning of She's afraid to

To feel fear about doing something.

In simple words: She's scared to do something.

She's afraid to in a sentence

  • She's afraid to speak in public.
  • He's afraid to try new things.
  • She’s afraid to swim in the ocean.
  • They're afraid to ask for help.
  • I'm afraid to go out alone at night.

How to use She's afraid to

Use 'afraid to' for expressing fear of actions. It's neutral and appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

afraid to + verb

Memory hint

Think of 'afraid' like a fear that makes you freeze before taking action.

Related words

Collocations with She's afraid to

  • afraid to fail
  • afraid to ask
  • afraid to change
  • afraid to speak
  • afraid to move

Synonyms for She's afraid to

  • scared to
  • worried to
  • nervous to
  • timid to
  • fearful to

Common mistakes with She's afraid to

  • Confusing 'afraid of' with 'afraid to'.
  • Omitting 'to' after 'afraid'.
  • 'Afraid to' should not be followed by a noun.

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Frequently asked questions about She's afraid to

What does She's afraid to mean?

She's scared to do something.

What is the definition of She's afraid to?

To feel fear about doing something.

How do you use She's afraid to in a sentence?

She's afraid to speak in public.

Can you give another example of She's afraid to?

He's afraid to try new things.

What are synonyms for She's afraid to?

Common alternatives include scared to, worried to, nervous to, timid to, fearful to.

What words go with She's afraid to?

It commonly pairs with afraid to fail, afraid to ask, afraid to change, afraid to speak, afraid to move.

What are common mistakes when using She's afraid to?

Confusing 'afraid of' with 'afraid to'. Omitting 'to' after 'afraid'. 'Afraid to' should not be followed by a noun.

How do you pronounce She's afraid to?

US: //ʃiːz əˈfreɪd tə//, UK: //ʃiːz əˈfreɪd tə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use She's afraid to?

Use 'afraid to' for expressing fear of actions. It's neutral and appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing.