A1 noun 중립 #824 가장 일반적인

scared

/skeərd/

To feel fear or worry because you think something bad or dangerous might happen. It is a common word used to describe the feeling of being frightened by people, animals, or specific situations.

예시

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1

I am scared of big spiders.

I am scared of big spiders.

2

The witnesses were too scared to testify in the high-profile case.

The witnesses were too scared to testify in the high-profile case.

3

Don't be scared, it's just a silly movie!

Don't be scared, it's just a silly movie!

어휘 가족

명사
scare
Verb
scare
부사
scaredly
형용사
scared
관련
scariness
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암기 팁

Think of a 'SCARE-crow'. He is there to make the birds feel SCARED.

빠른 퀴즈

She is ________ of the dark.

정답!

정답은: scared

예시

1

I am scared of big spiders.

everyday

I am scared of big spiders.

2

The witnesses were too scared to testify in the high-profile case.

formal

The witnesses were too scared to testify in the high-profile case.

3

Don't be scared, it's just a silly movie!

informal

Don't be scared, it's just a silly movie!

4

Researchers found that students are often scared of failing their final exams.

academic

Researchers found that students are often scared of failing their final exams.

5

The market is scared of further interest rate hikes this quarter.

business

The market is scared of further interest rate hikes this quarter.

어휘 가족

명사
scare
Verb
scare
부사
scaredly
형용사
scared
관련
scariness

자주 쓰는 조합

scared of heights scared of heights
look scared look scared
get scared get scared
scared to death scared to death
feel scared feel scared

자주 쓰는 구문

scared stiff

scared stiff

running scared

running scared

scared out of one's wits

scared out of one's wits

자주 혼동되는 단어

scared vs scary

Scary describes something that causes fear (e.g., a scary movie), while scared describes the person feeling the fear.

scared vs scarred

Scarred refers to having physical marks or emotional trauma, while scared refers to the immediate feeling of fear.

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사용 참고사항

Scared is most frequently followed by the preposition 'of' when mentioning the cause of fear, or 'to' when followed by an action.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often say 'I am scary' when they mean 'I am scared'. Remember that 'scary' is the cause and 'scared' is the feeling.

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암기 팁

Think of a 'SCARE-crow'. He is there to make the birds feel SCARED.

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어원

Derived from the Middle English word 'skeren', which comes from Old Norse 'skirra', meaning to frighten or drive away.

문법 패턴

subject + be/feel + scared + of + noun subject + be + scared + to + verb subject + get + scared

빠른 퀴즈

She is ________ of the dark.

정답!

정답은: scared

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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