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affraid

affraid is the obsolete spelling of afraid.

Meaning of afraid

Adjective

afraid (comparative more afraid, superlative most afraid)

  1. (predicative) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
    • He is afraid of death.
  2. (predicative) Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation.
    • I am afraid I cannot help you in this matter.
    Synonyms:
    sorry
  3. (predicative) Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something).

Questions about affraid

What is affraid the obsolete spelling of?
Affraid is the obsolete spelling of afraid.

Words near affraid in the dictionary

  1. AFFOs
  2. affowrd
  3. affowrded
  4. affowrding
  5. affowrds
  6. affraid
  7. affranchi
  8. affranchis
  9. affranchise
  10. affranchised
  11. affranchisement

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