🇬🇧🇨🇳 afraid - 害怕的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "afraid" ("害怕的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Afraid means feeling scared, nervous, or worried that something bad or yucky might happen, like when you think there’s a monster under your bed or you’re shy to try something new.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I’m not afraid of the dark, I’m just checking the light switch 47 times to make sure it still works.

I’m not afraid of math; I’m afraid the numbers are secretly teaming up against me.

The librarian was afraid I’d be too loud, but I’m only loud 23 hours a day.

I was afraid my drawing of a horse was terrible, but everyone loved my new animal called a ‘what-is-that.’

The baby was afraid of my haircut, which honestly made both of us worried.

Tom was afraid of the dark. He was afraid to open the door. He heard a small sound and was afraid. A cat ran out and he was afraid at first, then he saw the cat was nice. He smiled and was not afraid any more. His mom gave him a hug.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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