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The correct spelling is scared.
How to pronounce scared
/skɛəd/
verbIPA: /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.To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.
adjective
- 1.Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.
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