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fraid

fraid is the pronunciation 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 fraid

What is fraid the pronunciation spelling of?
Fraid is the pronunciation spelling of afraid.

Words near fraid in the dictionary

  1. Frahers
  2. Frahill
  3. Frahills
  4. Frahm
  5. Frahms
  6. fraid
  7. fraidier
  8. fraidiest
  9. fraidy
  10. fraidy cat
  11. fraidy cats

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