afraid

adjective/əˈfreɪd/CEFR A2

ভীত, ভয় পাওয়া

Meaning

Feeling fear or worry about something.

Example sentences

  • She is afraid of dogs.সে কুকুরকে ভয় পায়।
  • Don't be afraid to ask questions.প্রশ্ন করতে ভয় পেয়ো না।

A common mistake

I am afraid from dogs.→I am afraid of dogs.

afraid-এর পরে of বসে, from নয়। বাংলায় 'কুকুর থেকে ভয়' বলা যায় বলে from চলে আসে। একই নিয়ম — scared of, frightened of।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: scared, frightened, fearful

Antonyms: brave, fearless

Similar words, and what each means

  • scared

    ভীত, ভয় পাওয়া

    Frightened of something.

  • frightened

    ভীত, ভয় পাওয়া

    Afraid or scared of something.

  • fearful

    ভীত, শঙ্কিত

    Feeling afraid or worried.

Other English words for “ভীত, ভয় পাওয়া”

  • nervous

    Worried or slightly frightened about something.

  • fearful

    Feeling afraid or worried.

  • scared

    Frightened of something.

  • frightened

    Afraid or scared of something.

  • fear

    An unpleasant feeling caused by danger or the threat of harm.

  • spooked

    Suddenly frightened or made nervous.

Opposite words

  • brave

    সাহসী

    Ready to face danger or pain without showing fear.

  • fearless

    নির্ভীক, সাহসী

    Not afraid of anything; very brave.

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  1. “afraid” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • দুনিয়াদারিতে অভিজ্ঞ, জীবন-অভিজ্ঞ
    • • ভীত, ভয় পাওয়া
    • • অলস, কর্মহীন
    • • শ্রমসাধ্য, কষ্টকর, ক্লান্তিকর
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    ভীত, ভয় পাওয়া — afraid (adjective) — ভীত, ভয় পাওয়া. Feeling fear or worry about something.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “afraid”?

    • • compelled
    • • same
    • • scared
    • • baffled
    Show the answer

    scared — scared — ভীত, ভয় পাওয়া. Frightened of something.

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