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Wordabulary

frightened

Pronunciation
Adjective A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Feeling fear, afraid of something.

"The frightened kitten hid under the bed during the storm."

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Usage notes

"Frightened" is usually followed by "of" to name what someone fears, as in "frightened of spiders".

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The _____ kitten hid under the bed during the storm."

Answer: frightened

In your own words, what does "frightened" mean?

Feeling fear, afraid of something.

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