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How to pronounce fear
Say it like this: /fɪə/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does fear mean?
nounA strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
“He was struck by fear on seeing the snake.”
A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone in particular.
“I have a fear of ants.”
Something one is afraid of; the object of one’s fear.
“Spiders are my greatest fear.”
verbTo be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.
“I fear the worst will happen.”
To feel fear.
“Never fear; help is always near.”
To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for [with for].
“She fears for her son’s safety.”
adjAble; capable; stout; strong; sound.
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