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afraid vs fear

fear vs afraid

afraid is not a noun while fear is a noun.

afraid is an adjective but fear is not an adjective.

afraid is not a verb while fear is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
afraid No Yes No No
fear Yes No Yes No
afraid (noun) fear (noun)
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
an anxious feeling
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
afraid (adjective) fear (adjective)
filled with fear or apprehension
filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
feeling worry or concern or insecurity
afraid (verb) fear (verb)
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
be uneasy or apprehensive about
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