CEFR B1

dread

verb, noun, adjective

Meaning

To anticipate with great fear or apprehension.

Examples

She dreaded the thought of failing the exam.
He dreaded going to the dentist.

Synonyms: fear, worry, apprehension, terror

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dread (B1)

verb, noun, adjective

Pronunciation: /drɛd/

Definition

To anticipate with great fear or apprehension.

Examples

She dreaded the thought of failing the exam.
He dreaded going to the dentist.
Many people dread public speaking.

How to Use dread

dread doing something (collocation): To fear or be very reluctant to do a particular activity. — "She dreaded telling him the bad news."
dread that (collocation): To fear that a particular event or situation will happen. — "He dreaded that he might be late for the meeting."

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