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Fear
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
fears
Examples
The fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder.
02
a general sense of anxiety or worry, not necessarily tied to an immediate danger
Examples
She was filled with fear about the outcome of the exam.
03
a feeling of profound respect, reverence, or awe
Examples
She treated the sacred text with fear and reverence.
to fear
01
to feel anxious or afraid about a likely situation or event
Transitive: to fear that
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
fear
3rd person singular
fears
Present participle
fearing
Past simple
feared
Past participle
feared
Examples
He feared that his secrets would come to light during the investigation.
02
to be scared of someone or something
Transitive: to fear a situation or event
Examples
She feared the dark and always slept with a nightlight on.
03
to feel regret or concern when delivering bad news or an apology
Transitive: to fear that
Examples
I fear I may have arrived too late for the meeting.
04
to show deep respect and admiration for God
Transitive: to fear God
Examples
They were taught to fear God and follow His teachings.
05
to feel worried or nervous about an upcoming event or situation
Transitive: to fear an upcoming event or situation
Examples
They feared the results of the medical test.
