Afraid and Afeared

Afraid

Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or apprehension.
Usage example: afraid even to turn his head

Afeared and afraid are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Afeared" instead an adjective "Afraid". archaic substitute

Afeared

Afeared adjective - A pronunciation of afraid.
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Afraid and afeared are semantically related. You can use "Afraid" instead an adjective "Afeared".
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