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dreaded

The correct spelling is dreaded.

How to pronounce dreaded

verb

IPA: /ˈdɹɛdɪd/

Say it like: Dree-ded

The correct spelling is dreaded. To fear greatly. For example: "I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life."

Usage Examples

I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life.

I have got the dreaded flu.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To fear greatly.
  2. 2.To anticipate with fear.
  3. 3.To be in dread, or great fear.
  4. 4.To style (the hair) into dreadlocks.

adjective

  1. 1.Causing fear, dread or terror.
  2. 2.Wearing dreadlocks.

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