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dread vs awful

awful vs dread

dread is a noun but awful is not a noun.

dread and awful both are adjectives.

dread is a verb but awful is not a verb.

dread is not an adverb while awful is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dread Yes Yes Yes No
awful No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, dread and awful are synonyms defined as:
  • dread and awful: causing fear or dread or terror
Other synonyms of dread include dire, direful, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible.
dread (noun) awful (noun)
fearful expectation or anticipation
dread (adjective) awful (adjective)
causing fear or dread or terror offensive or even (of persons) malicious
causing fear or dread or terror
exceptionally bad or displeasing
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
dread (verb) awful (verb)
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
dread (adverb) awful (adverb)
used as intensifiers
Difference between dread and awful

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