English · Emotions & Feelings
fear
/fɪər/
[/fɪər/]
feeling of danger
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Fear is the unpleasant feeling caused by the threat of danger or harm.
Example
A sudden fear gripped him as the lights went out across the whole house.
A sudden fear gripped him as the lights went out across the whole house.
Etymology
From Old English 'fær' (calamity, sudden danger).
How & Where It’s Used
A core emotion; also a verb meaning to be afraid of something.