'fraid
/fɹeɪd/
'fraid is the contraction of afraid.
Meaning of afraid
Adjective
afraid (comparative more afraid, superlative most afraid)
- Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
- He is afraid of death.
- Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation.
- I am afraid I cannot help you in this matter.
- Synonyms:
- sorry
- Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something).
Forms of 'fraid
| alternative form | fraid |
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Origin of 'fraid
Apheretic form of afraid.
Phrases with 'fraid
Words that rhyme with 'fraid
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- abraid
- blockade
- cade
- fade
- glade
- raid
- upbraid
- abrade
- crusade
- esplanade
- invade
- lade
- unlaid
- upgrade
- brigade
- brocade
- cavalcade
- colonnade
- displayed
- glissade
- grenade
- paid
- palisade
- unlade
- afraid
- ambuscade
- arcade
- corrade
- degrade
- enfilade
- evade
- jade
- lemonade
- made
- maid
- persuade
- pomade
- spade
- unmade
- aide
- cannonade
- carbonade
- carronade
- clade
- cockade
- Dade
- decayed
- dragonnade
Questions about 'fraid
- What is 'fraid the contraction of?
- 'fraid is the contraction of afraid.
- How do you pronounce 'fraid?
- 'fraid is pronounced /fɹeɪd/.
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