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Afeard Meaning in English

word

əˈfɪɹd
uh-FEERD
ɐfˈiəd
uh-FEE-uhd

释义

An old or literary word meaning 'afraid' or 'scared'. It is rarely used in modern English except in poetry or in dialects.

用法与细微差别

Highly archaic—only found in old texts, poetry, or some English dialects, especially in Northern England. Replace with 'afraid' or 'scared' in modern speech. Often appears in Shakespeare or folk tales.

例句

She was afeard of the storm that night.

basic

The child looked afeard in the dark room.

basic

Do not be afeard; come closer.

basic

He spoke as one afeard of his own shadow.

natural

"I am not afeard to face the truth," she declared.

natural

Folks round here are not easily afeard—they've seen it all.

natural