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afraid

/əˈfreɪd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does afraid mean?

verb, adjective

Feeling fear or apprehension about something; frightened or intimidated. Used to describe a feeling of anxiety or unease.

Example

"I'm afraid of heights, so I won't go skydiving."

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