Scared
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /skɛəd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Scared is an adjective meaning Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.
Meaning
Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of scare
Example Sentences
I got scared silly.
I’m scared I’ll miss the train.
The child was really scared of the dark.
Residents of Sihu Township in the central county of Yunlin were left scared and angry after hundreds of dead geese were found dumped in an irrigation channel Tuesday, inciting a minor panic as avian flu continues to spread throughout the country.
Word Forms
- scareder
- scaredest
Synonyms for scared
Depending on context, synonyms include afraid, frightened.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include afraid, frightened, petrified, terrified, fearful, frightening.
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