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dread

/dred/

Dread is a strong feeling of fear or worry about something that will happen in the future. It is the feeling you get when you are not looking forward to something unpleasant.

예시

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1

I feel a sense of dread about the big test tomorrow.

I feel a sense of dread about the big test tomorrow.

2

The workers waited for the news with great dread.

The workers waited for the news with great dread.

3

I have a dread of going to the dentist.

I have a dread of going to the dentist.

어휘 가족

명사
dread
Verb
dread
부사
dreadfully
형용사
dreadful
관련
dreadfulness
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암기 팁

Dread sounds like 'bed.' Imagine you are hiding under your bed because you are so afraid of tomorrow.

빠른 퀴즈

The thought of public speaking fills me with ___.

정답!

정답은: dread

예시

1

I feel a sense of dread about the big test tomorrow.

everyday

I feel a sense of dread about the big test tomorrow.

2

The workers waited for the news with great dread.

formal

The workers waited for the news with great dread.

3

I have a dread of going to the dentist.

informal

I have a dread of going to the dentist.

4

The study explores the dread of economic failure in young adults.

academic

The study explores the dread of economic failure in young adults.

5

There is a general dread regarding the budget cuts next month.

business

There is a general dread regarding the budget cuts next month.

어휘 가족

명사
dread
Verb
dread
부사
dreadfully
형용사
dreadful
관련
dreadfulness

자주 쓰는 조합

fill with dread to make someone feel very afraid
sense of dread a feeling of fear
deep dread a very strong fear
constant dread feeling afraid all the time
overcome by dread to be very affected by fear

자주 쓰는 구문

dread to think

to not want to think about something bad

living in dread

being afraid all the time

in dread of

fearing something specific

자주 혼동되는 단어

dread vs fear

Fear is a general reaction to danger; dread is specifically about worrying about the future.

dread vs dead

Dead means not alive; dread is a feeling of fear.

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사용 참고사항

Dread is most often used to describe the heavy feeling in your stomach before a bad event happens. It is usually more serious than just being 'worried'.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'dread' for small things like missing a bus; it is usually saved for bigger, more fearful events.

💡

암기 팁

Dread sounds like 'bed.' Imagine you are hiding under your bed because you are so afraid of tomorrow.

📖

어원

From the Old English word 'drædan', which means to fear or be afraid.

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun Often follows verbs like 'feel' or 'fill' Can be followed by the preposition 'of'

빠른 퀴즈

The thought of public speaking fills me with ___.

정답!

정답은: dread

관련 문법 규칙

관련 표현

Emotions 관련 단어

joy

A1

A deep feeling of great happiness and pleasure. It is used to describe an intense emotion or something that causes this feeling.

pleased

A1

To feel or show satisfaction and happiness about a specific event, situation, or result. It is commonly used to describe a person's positive emotional state when their expectations are met or exceeded.

content

A1

A feeling of being happy and satisfied with what you have or your current situation. It describes a state of peace where you do not feel the need for anything more.

eager

A1

Eager describes a person who has a strong desire to do something or is very excited about something that will happen. It suggests a positive, energetic readiness and a keen interest in a particular activity.

confident

A1

To be confident means feeling sure about your own abilities or that something will happen as you expect. It describes a person who believes in themselves and does not feel nervous or shy in front of others.

proud

A1

Proud describes the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or the achievements of those one is associated with. It is often used to express honor or high self-esteem regarding a specific quality or action.

relieved

A1

Feeling happy and relaxed because something difficult or unpleasant has stopped or did not happen. It describes the sense of comfort you feel when a worry goes away.

cherish

A1

To love someone or something very much and want to protect them. It also means to keep a happy memory or a feeling in your heart for a long time.

admire

A1

To look at someone or something and feel respect or approval. It is used when you think someone is very good, or when you think something is beautiful to look at.

tender

A1

A gentle and kind feeling or quality shown toward others. It describes a soft emotional state where someone is caring, affectionate, and easily moved by love or sympathy.

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