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afraid

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Main Entry: afraid
Pronunciation: \ə-ˈfrād, Southern also ə-ˈfred\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English affraied, from past participle of affraien to frighten — more at affray
Date: 14th century

1 : filled with fear or apprehension <afraid of machines> <afraid for his job>
2 : filled with concern or regret over an unwanted situation <I'm afraid I won't be able to go>
3 : having a dislike for something <afraid of hard work>

synonyms see fearful


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