fear
gb/fˈɪɹ/ us/fˈɪɹ/
A2
Англійська
~ 1800
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
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 уживання:
fear of [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fear' with 'afraid'. 'Fear' is a noun (or verb), while 'afraid' is an adjective.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
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.)
Словосполучення
fear of failure
|face your fear
|deep fear
|fear for safety
|overcome fear
Теми
emotions
|daily life
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Дієслово
B1
action
2
To feel afraid of something
To feel worried or scared about something bad that might happen.
Модель уживання:
to fear [something/that clause]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may overuse 'fear' instead of more natural phrases like 'be afraid of' in casual speech.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
hope (To want something good to happen, the opposite emotional direction of fearing.)
Словосполучення
fear the worst
|fear for safety
|greatly fear
|fear death
Теми
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I fear we are late.
- She fears the dark.
- They fear losing their home.
- I fear it will rain tomorrow.
- He fears dogs.
Іменник
B2
entity
3
Possibility of danger or harm
The chance that something bad might happen.
Модель уживання:
fear that [something will happen]
Синоніми
threat (A source of possible harm; more concrete than 'fear'.)
Антоніми
security (The state of being safe from danger.)
Словосполучення
fear of attack
|fear of loss
|real fear
Теми
emotions
|risk
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- There is fear of war.
- Fear of fire is common.
- Fear of losing money is strong.
Граматика
Словникова форма
fear
IPA
GB/fˈɪɹ/
US/fˈɪɹ/
Склади й наголос
fear (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (fear)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: fear
- Plural: fear, fears
Verb
- Base: fear
- 3rd Person Singular: fears
- Present Participle: fearing
- Past: feared
Споріднені слова
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- No fear! I’m not jumping off that cliff.
- ‘Want to try skydiving?’ ‘No fear!’