scared
Translation
frightened, afraid
Examples
I'm scared of spiders.
I'm scared of spiders.
She was scared to tell him the truth.
She was scared to tell him the truth.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth./sb.)) feeling fear of (sth./sb.) I'm scared of spiders.
((to-inf)) afraid to do (sth.) She was scared to tell him the truth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: afraid, frightened, terrified; Antonyms: brave, courageous, confident
Etymology
From Old Norse 'skirra' (to frighten). The '-ed' ending makes it an adjective describing a state of being frightened.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'to scare'. If something scares you, you feel 'scared'. It's your reaction.