afraid


Definition: Meaning of, afraid in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈfreɪd /

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  1. frightened because you think that you may get hurt or that something bad may happen [=  scared]
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  2. worried about what might happen, or that something bad will happen
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  3. afraid for somebody/something worried that something bad may happen to a particular person or thing
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  4. I'm afraid spoken used to politely tell someone something that may annoy, upset, or disappoint them
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