English · Daily Life
scared
/skɛrd/
[/skɛrd/]
feeling fear
Beginneradjective
Definition
Scared means feeling fear or being afraid of something.
Example
The child was scared of the dark.
The child was scared of the dark.
Etymology
From 'scare', from Old Norse 'skirra' meaning to frighten.
How & Where It’s Used
Common adjective for feeling afraid.