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Table of contents
1 English

1.1 Etymology
1.2 Pronunciation
1.3 Adjective

2 Translations

2.1 Synonyms

English

Etymology

OE. afrayed, affraide, p. p. of afraien to affray. See Affray, and cf. Afeard.

Pronunciation

IPA: WEAE /ʌˈfɹaɪd/

Adjective

  1. Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive. [Afraid comes after the noun it limits.]
    Note: This word expresses a less degree of fear than terrified or frightened. It is followed by of before the object of fear, or by the infinitive, or by a dependent clause; as, to be afraid of death. "I am afraid"; is sometimes used colloquially to soften a statement; as, I am afraid I can not help you in this matter.

Translations

Synonyms

Fearful; timid; timorous; alarmed; anxious.

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