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How to pronounce afraid in English?

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She was afraid that I might be embarrassed.
terribly afraid of offending someone.
I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict.
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afraid even to turn his head.
suddenly looked afraid.
afraid for his life.
afraid of snakes.
afraid to ask questions.
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I'm afraid I won't be able to come.
he was afraid he would have to let her go.
I'm afraid you're wrong.
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afraid of hard work.
afraid to show emotion.

Examples of afraid

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She was driving very fast and reckless and I was afraid she was going to hit me.
From the orlandosentinel.com
A few people eventually told me they were suspicious but afraid to say anything.
From the dailyherald.com
My eyes quickly scanned the surroundings as if I were afraid someone might hear.
From the dispatch.com
As for Paul's problem with his toilets, I'm afraid I can offer no easy solution.
From the kentucky.com
It's a good reminder not to be afraid to use pieces simply because they are old.
From the sfgate.com
Be afraid, Bears'defense, be very afraid of Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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Do not be afraid to adjust the policy as needed if it is inadequate or outdated.
From the kansas.com
Don't be afraid to show your emotions and to discuss what really matters to you.
From the suntimes.com
She was afraid of the big boys, and made up for it by bullying the smaller kids.
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  • Afraid(p): filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions"
  • Filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement; "I'm afraid I won't be able to come"; "he was afraid he would have to let her go"; "I'm afraid you're wrong"
  • Feeling worry or concern or insecurity; "She was afraid that I might be embarrassed"; "terribly afraid of offending someone"; "I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict"
  • Having feelings of aversion or unwillingness; "afraid of hard work"; "afraid to show emotion"
  • "Afraid" is a song written by David Bowie for the album Heathen in 2002. It was originally intended for the unreleased album Toy in 2001 and was even featured in a commercial for XM Satellite Radio that same year.
  • To be afraid is to have the emotional response of fear to threats or danger.
  • V is the debut album by American pop singer Vanessa Hudgens, first released on September 26, 2006, via Hollywood Records. Hudgens stated the title of the album stands for Vanessa, but also for variety, because the album is a mix of genres and styles. V had sold 570,000 copies in the U.S. ...
  • Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; regretful, sorry
  • Possessing an emotional state of fear.