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scared

/skɛrd/

[/skɛrd/]

feeling fear

Beginneradjective

Definition

Scared means feeling fear or being afraid of something.

Example

The child was scared of the dark.

The child was scared of the dark.

Etymology

From 'scare', from Old Norse 'skirra' meaning to frighten.

How & Where It’s Used

Common adjective for feeling afraid.

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