fear
fear
response to danger
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fear with Russian translation
fear usage examples
Её страх перед водой мешал ей научиться плавать.
Her fear of water kept her from learning to swim.
Они с небольшим страхом смотрели на тёмную дорогу.
They looked at the dark road with a little fear.
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fear belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
fear synonyms
What's the difference between fear / scare / fright / anxiety / dread / apprehension
The loud bang gave me a big scare.
A strong but usually short-lived fright; common in expressions like 'in fright'.
He ran away in fright.
A more sustained feeling of worry or nervousness, often linked to anticipation or stress; also used clinically.
She felt anxiety before the exam.
A heavy fear of something bad that may happen; strong apprehension about the future.
He looked at the test results with dread.
A mild, anticipatory worry or unease; expecting something unpleasant may happen.
She felt some apprehension about starting the new job.
A formal or literary term for a nervous or trembling anticipation of something bad.
She approached the interview with some trepidation.
A sudden worry or warning about danger; also a device that signals danger.
The alarm at the factory caused concern among workers.
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How to pronounce fear and what this word means
fear means fear. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce fear
/fɪə/
fear translation
fear
fear examples
Her fear of water kept her from learning to swim.
fear transcription
/fɪə/, /ˈfɪr/
Questions about this word
fear meaning: what does it mean?
response to danger
fear pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
fear is pronounced as /fɪə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
fear definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her fear of water kept her from learning to swim. Translation: Её страх перед водой мешал ей научиться плавать.
Is fear part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, fear can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is fear part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, fear can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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