How do you spell afraid?

The correct spelling is A-F-R-A-I-D. (usually used predicatively, not attributively, be afraid) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

What does afraid mean?

(usually used predicatively, not attributively, be afraid) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

Afraid is pronounced //əˈfɹeɪd//

afraid

//əˈfɹeɪd//

(usually used predicatively, not attributively, be afraid) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

(used with for) Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something).

Source: Free Dictionary

"He is afraid of death."

Synonyms: afeared, alarmed, anxious, apprehensive, fearful, timid, timorous, sorry

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