fear
Translation
fear, dread, terror
Examples
He has a great fear of spiders.
He has a great fear of spiders.
She was shaking with fear.
She was shaking with fear.
There is a fear that the disease will spread.
There is a fear that the disease will spread.
Grammar Patterns
fear of ((sth.)) a feeling of being frightened of (sth.) He has a fear of heights.
fear for ((sb.)) a feeling of worry about (sb.) I have a great fear for his safety.
fear that... a worry that (sth.) will happen There is a fear that prices will rise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dread, terror, horror; Antonyms: courage, bravery
Etymology
From Old English 'fǣr', meaning 'danger, sudden calamity'.
Memory Tips
Imagine your face when you see a bear - that's FEAR.