Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: afraid
IPA transcription: [əfɹ'eɪd]
Pronunciations of afraid
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: afraid(p)
    Meaning: filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions"
  • Synonyms: afraid
    Meaning: filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement; "I'm afraid I won't be able to come"; "he was afraid he would have to let her go"; "I'm afraid you're wrong"
  • Synonyms: afraid
    Meaning: feeling worry or concern or insecurity; "She was afraid that I might be embarrassed"; "terribly afraid of offending someone"; "I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict"
Usage examples
  • He was afraid!
  • He was afraid.
  • "I'm afraid not.
  • I'm not afraid!"
  • "I'm afraid not.
  • I am not afraid."
  • 'Don't be afraid.
  • "Were you afraid?"
  • Killed, I'm afraid!
  • Afraid of accidents.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording The Dog (Goya), License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Jack Sheppard, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Phil Collins, License CC BY-SA 4.0