be afraid

phraseCEFR A2

ভয় পাওয়া, ভীত হওয়া

Meaning

To feel fear, or to be sorry to have to say something.

Example sentences

  • Do not be afraid of the dog.কুকুরটিকে ভয় পেয়ো না।
  • I am afraid the shop is closed.দুঃখিত, দোকানটি বন্ধ।

A common mistake

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

Afraid takes of. Note also that I am afraid at the start of a sentence usually means sorry, not frightened.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: fear

Similar words, and what each means

  • fear

    ভয়, ভীতি, ভয় পাওয়া, ভয় করা

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

Other English words for “ভয় পাওয়া, ভীত হওয়া”

  • afraid

    Feeling fear or worry about something.

  • fear

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

  • scared

    Frightened of something.

  • frightened

    Afraid or scared of something.

  • spooked

    Suddenly frightened or made nervous.

  • daunted

    Made to feel that something is too difficult to attempt.

Where this word is used

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  1. “be afraid” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • কোনোরকমে সংসার চালানো
    • • ভয় পাওয়া, ভীত হওয়া
    • • একা, নিজে নিজে
    • • জেগে থাকা, ঘুমিয়ে না পড়া
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    ভয় পাওয়া, ভীত হওয়া — be afraid (phrase) — ভয় পাওয়া, ভীত হওয়া. To feel fear, or to be sorry to have to say something.

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

    • • be prominent
    • • be present
    • • fear
    • • be sick
    Show the answer

    fear — fear — ভয়, ভীতি, ভয় পাওয়া, ভয় করা. An unpleasant feeling caused by danger or the threat of harm.

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