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dread vs terrible

terrible vs dread

dread is a noun but terrible is not a noun.

dread and terrible both are adjectives.

dread is a verb but terrible is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dread Yes Yes Yes No
terrible No Yes No No
As adjectives, dread and terrible are synonyms defined as:
  • dread and terrible: causing fear or dread or terror
Other synonyms of dread include awful, dire, direful, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific.
dread (noun) terrible (noun)
fearful expectation or anticipation
dread (adjective) terrible (adjective)
causing fear or dread or terror causing fear or dread or terror
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
exceptionally bad or displeasing
dread (verb) terrible (verb)
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
Difference between dread and terrible

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