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fear

The correct spelling is fear.

How to pronounce fear

/fɪə/
noun

IPA: /fɪə/

Say it like: Fee-r

The correct spelling is fear. A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat. For example: "He was struck by fear on seeing the snake."

Usage Examples

He was struck by fear on seeing the snake.

Not everybody has the same fears.  I have a fear of ants.

I fear the worst will happen.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
  2. 2.A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.
  3. 3.Terrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns.

verb

  1. 1.To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.
  2. 2.To feel fear (about something).
  3. 3.(used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.
  4. 4.To venerate; to feel awe towards.
  5. 5.To regret.

adjective

  1. 1.Able; capable; stout; strong; sound.

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