Word
scared
US/ˈskɛɹd/
UK/skˈeəd/
Definitions
01feeling fear
A2 · Elementary
adj. feeling afraid or worried that something bad will happen.
adj. experiencing fear, anxiety, or apprehension. Often used with 'of' or 'to'.
Español:asustado
“The little boy was scared of the dark and always left a light on.”
“Many investors are scared of a sudden market downturn, leading them to move their capital into more stable assets.”
Usage
Commonly followed by 'of' + noun or 'to' + verb.
Pitfall
I am scared about spiders.
I am scared of spiders.
Use the preposition 'of' when naming the thing that causes you fear.
Synonyms
02past tense of scare
A2 · Elementary
v. the past tense of 'scare', meaning you made someone feel afraid.
v. the past tense and past participle form of the transitive verb 'scare'.
“The loud thunder scared the cat, and it hid under the sofa.”
“The sudden drop in the aircraft's altitude scared the passengers, though the pilot quickly regained control and explained the turbulence.”
Synonyms
Etymology
From scare + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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