What it means
- (adjective) (usually used predicatively, not attributively, be afraid) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear. “He is afraid of death.”
- (adjective) Regretful, sorry. “I am afraid I cannot help you in this matter.”
- (adjective) (used with for) Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something).
Letter analysis
- Afraid contains 6 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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- abides
- abject
- abjure
- ablaze
- ablest
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Common questions
What does Afraid mean?
(usually used predicatively, not attributively, be afraid) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
How many letters are in Afraid?
Afraid has 6 letters.
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