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afraid

/əˈfreɪd/

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

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1

I am afraid of large dogs because they can be quite loud.

I am afraid of large dogs because they can be quite loud.

2

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.

3

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.

عائلة الكلمة

صفة
afraid
مرتبط
fear
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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

1

I am afraid of large dogs because they can be quite loud.

everyday

I am afraid of large dogs because they can be quite loud.

2

I am afraid that your application has been declined due to missing signatures.

formal

I am afraid that your application has been declined due to missing signatures.

3

Don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck on the game.

informal

Don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck on the game.

4

Sociologists are afraid that the current economic trend will increase inequality.

academic

Sociologists are afraid that the current economic trend will increase inequality.

5

I'm afraid I cannot make it to the board meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

business

I'm afraid I cannot make it to the board meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

عائلة الكلمة

صفة
afraid
مرتبط
fear

تلازمات شائعة

afraid of heights afraid of heights
afraid to speak afraid to speak
deeply afraid deeply afraid
not afraid of not afraid of
look afraid look afraid

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 vs scared

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).

afraid vs fearful

Fearful is more formal and often describes a general state or a specific reaction, whereas afraid is more common in everyday conversation.

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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.

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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').

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نصيحة للحفظ

Afraid starts with 'A' like 'Alarm'—both mean you feel fear or danger!

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Old French 'esfreier', which means to disturb, frighten, or scare.

أنماط نحوية

afraid of + noun/gerund afraid to + verb afraid + that clause
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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

عبارات ذات صلة

كلمات ذات صلة

badly

A1

In a way that is not good, effective, or successful. It can also be used to mean 'very much' when you want or need something a lot.

lineup

A1

A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.

thoughtful

A1

Thoughtful 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

A1

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

recipient

A1

A 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

A1

Shy 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

A1

Shorts 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

A1

A 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

A1

To 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

A1

Something 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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