Afeard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈfɪə(ɹ)d/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Afeard is an adjective meaning (archaic or dialectal) Afraid.
Meaning
(archaic or dialectal) Afraid.
Example Sentences
He's afeard of you, Luke. Don't you know that?
Pray you pass with your best violence; I am afeard you make a wanton of me.
I feel as if something’s behind me all the time; and I’m afeard to turn around, becuz maybe there’s others in front a-waiting for a chance.
Word Forms
- afeared
Synonyms for afeard
Depending on context, synonyms include afeared.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include afeared, afraid, affeard, afeerd, affeared, affrighted.
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