fear (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /fɪər/
Definition
An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
Examples
The fear of spiders is very common.
He felt a deep fear as he walked alone in the dark forest.
Her biggest fear is public speaking.
How to Use fear
- fear of (prepositional phrase)
- The specific thing that causes the feeling of fear. — "My greatest fear is of losing my job."
- fear that (collocation)
- Expressing worry about a future event. — "I fear that we won't have enough time."
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