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numb vs afraid

afraid vs numb

numb and afraid both are adjectives.

numb is a verb but afraid is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
numb No Yes Yes No
afraid No Yes No No
numb (adjective) afraid (adjective)
so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified filled with fear or apprehension
lacking sensation filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
(followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
feeling worry or concern or insecurity
numb (verb) afraid (verb)
make numb or insensitive
Difference between numb and afraid

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