fear
gb/fˈɪɹ/ us/fˈɪɹ/
A2
Английский
~ 1800
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
entity
1
Unpleasant feeling of danger
A bad feeling you have when you think you might be hurt or something bad might happen.
Модель употребления:
fear of [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fear' with 'afraid'. 'Fear' is a noun (or verb), while 'afraid' is an adjective.
Синонимы
terror (Stronger and more intense, often implying extreme panic.)
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anxiety (A more general feeling of worry, which may not be linked to a specific danger.)
Антонимы
courage (The ability to face danger or pain without fear.)
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confidence (A feeling of certainty and self-assurance that reduces fear.)
Коллокации
fear of failure
|face your fear
|deep fear
|fear for safety
|overcome fear
Темы
emotions
|daily life
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- She felt a sudden fear when she heard footsteps behind her.
- His biggest fear is speaking in front of large crowds.
- The child cried out in fear when the dog barked.
- Many people have a fear of flying.
- He conquered his fear of heights after many lessons.
Примеры для изучающих
- I have a fear of snakes.
- Her fear is very strong.
- He has no fear of the dark.
- They live in fear of war.
- My brother has a fear of dogs.
Глагол
B1
action
2
To feel afraid of something
To feel worried or scared about something bad that might happen.
Модель употребления:
to fear [something/that clause]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may overuse 'fear' instead of more natural phrases like 'be afraid of' in casual speech.
Синонимы
dread (Implies strong fear mixed with intense dislike or reluctance about something in the future.)
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worry (Weaker and more about mental concern than immediate danger.)
Антонимы
hope (To want something good to happen, the opposite emotional direction of fearing.)
Коллокации
fear the worst
|fear for safety
|greatly fear
|fear death
Темы
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- I fear that we may be too late.
- She fears going out alone at night.
- Many people feared the disease would spread quickly.
- He feared for his job after the company announced cuts.
- They feared he might be lost in the mountains.
Примеры для изучающих
- I fear we are late.
- She fears the dark.
- They fear losing their home.
- I fear it will rain tomorrow.
- He fears dogs.
Существительное
B2
entity
3
Possibility of danger or harm
The chance that something bad might happen.
Модель употребления:
fear that [something will happen]
Синонимы
threat (A source of possible harm; more concrete than 'fear'.)
Антонимы
security (The state of being safe from danger.)
Коллокации
fear of attack
|fear of loss
|real fear
Темы
emotions
|risk
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- There is growing fear that the conflict will spread.
- The fear of economic collapse kept investors cautious.
- Fear of retaliation prevented them from speaking out.
Примеры для изучающих
- There is fear of war.
- Fear of fire is common.
- Fear of losing money is strong.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
fear
IPA
GB/fˈɪɹ/
US/fˈɪɹ/
Слоги и ударение
fear (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (fear)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: fear
- Plural: fear, fears
Verb
- Base: fear
- 3rd Person Singular: fears
- Present Participle: fearing
- Past: feared
Родственные слова
Выражения
for fear of
1/fɚ fˈɪɹ əv/
fixed phrase
To avoid due to possible danger
Because you are worried something bad might happen if you do it.
Примеры
- He left early for fear of missing the train.
- She spoke quietly for fear of waking the baby.
in fear of one's life
1/ˈɪn fˈɪɹ əv wˈʌnz lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
Believing one might die
Being very afraid because you think you might be killed.
Примеры
- The hostage was in fear of his life during the standoff.
- She ran in fear of her life when she saw the fire.
no fear
1/nˈoʊ fˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
Strong refusal or rejection
Used to say you will not do something at all because you do not want to.
Примеры
- No fear! I’m not jumping off that cliff.
- ‘Want to try skydiving?’ ‘No fear!’