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🇬🇧 Frighten meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

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To frighten someone means to scare them so they feel worried, jumpy, or afraid, even if nothing is actually going to hurt them.

💬 Example Sentences

The teacher’s pop quiz was supposed to frighten us, but the real horror was my handwriting.
The jack‑in‑the‑box is designed to frighten you, but I still jump even when I turn the handle myself.
The idea of cleaning my room can frighten me more than any zombie, ghost, or algebra problem.
The movie didn’t frighten me, but the price of the popcorn nearly made me scream.
Scientists say sudden loud noises can frighten people, which explains why my singing clears the room in five seconds.

📖 Mini Story

A boy walks in a dark room. A loud noise can frighten him and frighten the cat. A small cat jumps on the bed to frighten him more. A friend puts on a mask to frighten him again. The boy says, "Stop." The friend takes off the mask and does not try to frighten. They laugh.

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🧑‍🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary

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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