afraid
Afraid is an adjective used to describe the feeling of fear, worry, or anxiety about a specific person, thing, or situation. It is also frequently used in polite speech to introduce bad news or express a disagreement in a gentle way.
أمثلة
3 من 5I am afraid of large dogs because they can be quite loud.
I am afraid of large dogs because they can be quite loud.
I am afraid that your application has been declined due to missing signatures.
I am afraid that your application has been declined due to missing signatures.
Don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck on the game.
Don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck on the game.
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Afraid starts with 'A' like 'Alarm'—both mean you feel fear or danger!
اختبار سريع
She is ______ of flying, so she always travels by train.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: afraid
أمثلة
I am afraid of large dogs because they can be quite loud.
everydayI am afraid of large dogs because they can be quite loud.
I am afraid that your application has been declined due to missing signatures.
formalI am afraid that your application has been declined due to missing signatures.
Don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck on the game.
informalDon't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck on the game.
Sociologists are afraid that the current economic trend will increase inequality.
academicSociologists are afraid that the current economic trend will increase inequality.
I'm afraid I cannot make it to the board meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
businessI'm afraid I cannot make it to the board meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
I'm afraid so
I'm afraid so (used to confirm bad news)
Afraid of one's own shadow
Afraid of one's own shadow (to be very easily frightened)
I'm afraid not
I'm afraid not (used to give a polite negative answer)
يُخلط عادةً مع
Afraid is usually used after a verb like 'to be', while scared can be used both after a verb and before a noun (e.g., 'a scared cat' is correct, but 'an afraid cat' is not).
Fearful is more formal and often describes a general state or a specific reaction, whereas afraid is more common in everyday conversation.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
Afraid is a predicative adjective, which means it is placed after the verb (e.g., 'She is afraid'). You should never place it directly before a noun.
أخطاء شائعة
Many learners say 'I am afraid to spiders,' but the correct preposition to use after afraid is 'of' (e.g., 'afraid of spiders').
نصيحة للحفظ
Afraid starts with 'A' like 'Alarm'—both mean you feel fear or danger!
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Old French 'esfreier', which means to disturb, frighten, or scare.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In British and American English, starting a sentence with 'I'm afraid...' is a common way to be polite when refusing an invitation or giving bad news.
اختبار سريع
She is ______ of flying, so she always travels by train.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: afraid
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كلمات ذات صلة
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thoughtful
A1Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.
skull
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recipient
A1A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.
shy
A1Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.
shorts
A1Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.
meadow
A1A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.
disrupt
A1To stop something from happening in the normal way or to cause a problem that interrupts a process. It is often used when an event or a system is forced to change its usual flow.
scary
A1Something that is scary makes you feel afraid or frightened. It is often used to describe things like horror movies, monsters, or dangerous situations that cause a feeling of fear.
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