I dread the knock at the door. I dread the slow footstep. We dread the night. They dread the red light across the hall. You dread the name on the paper. Then the door opens and a child runs in laughing; we no longer dread, and we laugh and cry with relief.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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