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scared

The correct spelling is scared.

How to pronounce scared

/skɛəd/
verb

IPA: /skɛəd/

Say it like: Sca-red

The correct spelling is scared. To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. For example: "Did it scare you when I said "Boo!"?"

Usage Examples

Did it scare you when I said "Boo!"?

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.

adjective

  1. 1.Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.

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