--- title: A — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 18 description: The 1215 words of the English dictionary under A, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/18/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / A # A — The English dictionary · page 18 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Saying firmly that something is true or that you agree with it.[↗](../../affirmation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Words of support or encouragement that help someone feel good about themselves.[↗](../../affirmation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (law) A promise to tell the truth, made instead of a religious oath.[↗](../../affirmation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She gave a nod of affirmation when I asked if she was ready.[↗](../../affirmation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class writes a positive affirmation on the board each morning.[↗](../../affirmation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · "I can do hard things" is a good affirmation.[↗](../../affirmation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach's words were an affirmation that we had played well.[↗](../../affirmation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In court, he made an affirmation instead of swearing on the Bible.[↗](../../affirmation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The award was an affirmation of all her hard work.[↗](../../affirmation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum's hug was all the affirmation I needed.[↗](../../affirmation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **affirmative** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Affirmative means saying "yes" or agreeing.[↗](../../affirmative/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In grammar, an affirmative sentence is a positive statement, not a negative one ("I like cats" not "I don't like cats").[↗](../../affirmative/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* "Affirmative!"[↗](../../affirmative/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") (informal) is a way of saying yes, as in films with soldiers or pilots.[↗](../../affirmative/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Affirmative action (USA) means policies to help groups who have been treated unfairly.[↗](../../affirmative/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* "I can swim" is an affirmative sentence.[↗](../../affirmative/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She answered in the affirmative: yes.[↗](../../affirmative/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · "Affirmative, captain!"[↗](../../affirmative/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The affirmative team spoke first in the debate.[↗](../../affirmative/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Change the negative sentence into the affirmative.[↗](../../affirmative/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He nodded, an affirmative sign.[↗](../../affirmative/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She fancied she heard answers in the affirmative, and then again she wasn’t sure.[↗](../../affirmative/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · There are three of which every one of them stands by itself; one is in the affirmative, the other in the negative and one equalizes them.[↗](../../affirmative/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../affirmative/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **affix** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* noun (grammar): A letter group added to a word to change its meaning: a prefix at the start (un-, re-) or a suffix at the end (-ful, -ness).[↗](../../affix/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* verb (formal).[↗](../../affix/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* To stick, fix or attach something to something else.[↗](../../affix/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Un-» and «-ful» are both affixes.[↗](../../affix/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Add an affix to «help» to make «helpful».[↗](../../affix/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Affix a stamp to the envelope.[↗](../../affix/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Please affix your photo here.[↗](../../affix/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The notice was affixed to the door.[↗](../../affix/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In «replay», the affix «re-» means again.[↗](../../affix/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **affixed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Affixed means fixed, stuck or attached to something.[↗](../../affixed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (grammar) An affix is a part added to a word, like a prefix (un-) or a suffix (-ful); affixed means added in this way.[↗](../../affixed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A stamp was affixed to the envelope.[↗](../../affixed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The notice was affixed to the door.[↗](../../affixed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Labels must be affixed to every bag.[↗](../../affixed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A photo was affixed to her pass.[↗](../../affixed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In «unhappy», the prefix «un-» is affixed to «happy».[↗](../../affixed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The plaque is affixed to the wall.[↗](../../affixed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **afflict** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To cause pain, suffering or trouble to someone or something.[↗](../../afflict/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (often passive) To be afflicted with an illness or problem is to suffer from it.[↗](../../afflict/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Floods afflicted the town every spring.[↗](../../afflict/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The plague afflicted much of Europe.[↗](../../afflict/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He was afflicted with a terrible cough.[↗](../../afflict/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Hunger afflicts millions of people.[↗](../../afflict/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The old tree was afflicted by a fungus.[↗](../../afflict/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Shyness afflicted her as a child.[↗](../../afflict/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “Do not thus afflict yourself, my good master.[↗](../../afflict/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.[↗](../../afflict/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.22.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afflict/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens.[↗](../../afflict/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.1.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afflict/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · It is a sabbath of solemn rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls; it is a statute for ever.[↗](../../afflict/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.16.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afflict/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · They crush Thy people, O LORD, and afflict Thy heritage.[↗](../../afflict/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.94.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afflict/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Wilt Thou hold Thy peace, and afflict us very sore?[↗](../../afflict/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.64.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afflict/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · For He doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.[↗](../../afflict/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.3.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afflict/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **afflicted** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Suffering from an illness, pain or trouble: «afflicted with a cough».[↗](../../afflicted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Past form of «afflict»: to cause someone pain or trouble: «The village was afflicted by floods.».[↗](../../afflicted/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) «The afflicted» means people who suffer.[↗](../../afflicted/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The town was afflicted by a terrible drought.[↗](../../afflicted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He was afflicted with a bad cough all winter.[↗](../../afflicted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Nurses cared for the afflicted during the plague.[↗](../../afflicted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Many crops were afflicted by disease that year.[↗](../../afflicted/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Jesus healed many who were afflicted, Christians believe.[↗](../../afflicted/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The old dog was afflicted with stiff legs.[↗](../../afflicted/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “I have nothing to give,” said the afflicted mother, “but I will go to the world's end for you!”[↗](../../afflicted/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad.[↗](../../afflicted/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.1.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afflicted/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And the Egyptians dealt ill with us, and afflicted us, and laid upon us hard bondage.[↗](../../afflicted/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.26.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afflicted/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall be cut off from his people.[↗](../../afflicted/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.23.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afflicted/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · I trusted even when I spoke: 'I am greatly afflicted.'[↗](../../afflicted/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.116.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afflicted/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Judge the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and destitute.[↗](../../afflicted/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.82.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afflicted/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Therefore hear now this, thou afflicted, and drunken, but not with wine; (Prophets ISA.51.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afflicted/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **affliction** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Great suffering, trouble or sadness, such as a serious illness or a grief that will not go away.[↗](../../affliction/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There is much affliction in this world.[↗](../../affliction/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She was under a grievous affliction.[↗](../../affliction/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I can end your affliction with this potion.[↗](../../affliction/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and gave judgment yesternight.'[↗](../../affliction/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.31.42, JPS 1917)[↗](../../affliction/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · And the name of the second called he Ephraim: 'for God hath made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.'[↗](../../affliction/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.41.52, JPS 1917)[↗](../../affliction/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · And we cried unto the LORD, the God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our voice, and saw our affliction, and our toil, and our oppression.[↗](../../affliction/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.26.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../affliction/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · LORD, remember unto David all his affliction; (Writings PSA.132.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../affliction/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · See mine affliction and my travail; and forgive all my sins.[↗](../../affliction/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.25.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../affliction/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Remember mine affliction and mine anguish, the wormwood and the gall.[↗](../../affliction/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.3.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../affliction/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **affluence** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A rich flow or great plenty of something, like wealth or abundance.[↗](../../affluence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Nineteenth Path is the Intelligence of all the activities of the spiritual beings, and is so called because of the affluence diffused by it from the most high blessing and most exalted sublime glory.[↗](../../affluence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../affluence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **afford** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To have enough money to pay for something (We can't afford a new car).[↗](../../afford/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To have enough time, space or energy for something (I can't afford to miss the bus).[↗](../../afford/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To be able to do something without bad results (We can't afford to make mistakes).[↗](../../afford/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (formal) To give or provide (The hill affords a fine view).[↗](../../afford/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I can afford the book because I saved $15 and it costs $12.[↗](../../afford/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We can't afford a holiday this year.[↗](../../afford/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you afford to buy lunch for both of us?[↗](../../afford/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I can't afford to be late again.[↗](../../afford/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Save your pocket money so you can afford the toy.[↗](../../afford/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · These shoes are affordable — they're on sale.[↗](../../afford/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Sam has $8; can he afford a ticket that costs $10?[↗](../../afford/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") No, he needs $2 more.[↗](../../afford/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · How can you afford to bring up the boy?[↗](../../afford/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · A horse is a vain thing for safety; neither doth it afford escape by its great strength.[↗](../../afford/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.33.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afford/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Whose garners are full, affording all manner of store; whose sheep increase by thousands and ten thousands in our fields; (Writings PSA.144.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afford/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **affordable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Affordable means cheap enough for people to be able to buy or pay for.[↗](../../affordable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* This bike is more affordable than that one.[↗](../../affordable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The town needs more affordable homes.[↗](../../affordable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Fresh fruit should be affordable for every family.[↗](../../affordable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We looked for an affordable holiday.[↗](../../affordable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Second-hand books are very affordable.[↗](../../affordable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Prices became less affordable this year.[↗](../../affordable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **affright** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Noun: a sudden strong fear or shock.[↗](../../affright/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Verb: to frighten someone greatly.[↗](../../affright/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* Made very afraid, or the sudden fear itself.[↗](../../affright/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She asked in affright, "Who are you?"[↗](../../affright/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · All the voyagers were greatly affrighted.[↗](../../affright/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The sudden noise affrighted the horses.[↗](../../affright/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou shalt not be affrighted at them; for the LORD thy God is in the midst of thee, a God great and awful.[↗](../../affright/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.7.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../affright/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Then were the chiefs of Edom affrighted; the mighty men of Moab, trembling taketh hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan are melted away.[↗](../../affright/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.15.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../affright/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · And Joseph said unto his brethren: 'I am Joseph; doth my father yet live?'[↗](../../affright/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") And his brethren could not answer him; for they were affrighted at his presence.[↗](../../affright/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.45.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../affright/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Therefore snares are round about thee, and sudden dread affrighted thee, (Writings JOB.22.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../affright/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · My soul also is sore affrighted; and Thou, O LORD, how long?[↗](../../affright/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.6.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../affright/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · They saw, straightway they were amazed; they were affrighted, they hasted away.[↗](../../affright/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.48.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../affright/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou shalt not be affrighted at them; for the LORD thy God is in the midst of thee, a God great and awful.[↗](../../affright/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.7.21, JPS 1917) · Affrighted though she was, Wendy swelled with pride.[↗](../../affright/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Peter Pan) · Then were the chiefs of Edom affrighted; the mighty men of Moab, trembling taketh hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan are melted away.[↗](../../affright/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.15.15, JPS 1917) **affront** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Verb: to insult someone openly, or to face something bravely and boldly.[↗](../../affront/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Noun: an open insult or rude act toward someone.[↗](../../affront/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Do not affront these dangers.[↗](../../affront/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The vizir hid the affront they had received.[↗](../../affront/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His rude words affronted the whole court.[↗](../../affront/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **afghan** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An Afghan is a person from Afghanistan, a country in Central and South Asia; Afghan means from or to do with Afghanistan.[↗](../../afghan/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An Afghan hound is a tall dog with long, silky hair.[↗](../../afghan/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (US, Canada) An afghan is a knitted or crocheted blanket, often colourful.[↗](../../afghan/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (UK, older use) An Afghan coat is a sheepskin coat with the woolly side inside.[↗](../../afghan/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Our new classmate is Afghan and speaks Dari and English.[↗](../../afghan/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Afghan food includes rice dishes and flatbread.[↗](../../afghan/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Afghan hound has long, flowing hair.[↗](../../afghan/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma crocheted a bright afghan for my bed.[↗](../../afghan/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Afghan rugs are famous for their red patterns.[↗](../../afghan/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We wrapped up in an afghan to watch the film.[↗](../../afghan/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **afield** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In the fields, out in the countryside, away from home.[↗](../../afield/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Far afield means far away from home or from where one lives.[↗](../../afield/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old woman's daughter is sent afield.[↗](../../afield/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The sheep came home from afield.[↗](../../afield/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The news travelled far afield.[↗](../../afield/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **aflame** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* On fire, burning with flames.[↗](../../aflame/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Glowing brightly with colour as if burning, like autumn leaves or a sunset.[↗](../../aflame/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Full of a strong feeling, such as anger or excitement.[↗](../../aflame/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old barn was aflame within minutes.[↗](../../aflame/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The sky was aflame with red and orange at sunset.[↗](../../aflame/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In autumn the maple trees are aflame with colour.[↗](../../aflame/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her cheeks were aflame with embarrassment.[↗](../../aflame/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The dragon set the castle aflame.[↗](../../aflame/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The crowd was aflame with excitement.[↗](../../aflame/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The hills looked aflame in the evening light.[↗](../../aflame/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · My soul is among lions, I do lie down among them that are aflame; even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.[↗](../../aflame/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.57.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../aflame/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **afloat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Afloat means floating on water, not sinking.[↗](../../afloat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Afloat means on a boat or ship at sea.[↗](../../afloat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (figurative) If a person or business stays afloat, they have just enough money to keep going and not fail.[↗](../../afloat/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cork stayed afloat in the bowl of water.[↗](../../afloat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A life jacket keeps you afloat.[↗](../../afloat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We tried to keep the leaky boat afloat.[↗](../../afloat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The toy duck was afloat in the bath.[↗](../../afloat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The raft stayed afloat even with three children on it.[↗](../../afloat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My uncle spent months afloat on a fishing boat.[↗](../../afloat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The little shop is struggling to stay afloat.[↗](../../afloat/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Try to float on your back to stay afloat if you fall in.[↗](../../afloat/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · While he was thus struggling to keep himself afloat, he saw a monstrous shark swimming towards him.[↗](../../afloat/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **aforesaid** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Mentioned earlier in the same piece of writing or speech; the one already named.[↗](../../aforesaid/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The aforesaid cake flattened his heart.[↗](../../aforesaid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Prigio, of the aforesaid tales, was a prince.[↗](../../aforesaid/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **afraid** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Afraid means feeling fear, scared that something bad might happen.[↗](../../afraid/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Afraid of something means scared of it: afraid of the dark.[↗](../../afraid/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «I'm afraid» is a polite way to say something sorry or disappointing.[↗](../../afraid/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* I'm afraid we are closed.[↗](../../afraid/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I am afraid of spiders.[↗](../../afraid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be afraid, it is only the wind.[↗](../../afraid/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She was afraid to jump into the deep end.[↗](../../afraid/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm afraid the shop is closed.[↗](../../afraid/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The puppy was afraid of the thunder.[↗](../../afraid/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Are you afraid of the dark?[↗](../../afraid/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · «Is it raining?»[↗](../../afraid/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") «I'm afraid so.»[↗](../../afraid/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He was afraid that he would miss the bus.[↗](../../afraid/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · She was afraid, and didn't stir.[↗](../../afraid/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Then Jacob was greatly afraid and was distressed.[↗](../../afraid/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.32.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afraid/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Then Sarah denied, saying: 'I laughed not'; for she was afraid.[↗](../../afraid/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.18.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afraid/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Then I said unto you: 'Dread not, neither be afraid of them.[↗](../../afraid/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.1.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afraid/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · For now ye are become His; ye see a terror, and are afraid.[↗](../../afraid/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.6.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afraid/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.[↗](../../afraid/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.7.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afraid/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Withdraw Thy hand far from me; and let not Thy terror make me afraid.[↗](../../afraid/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.13.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../afraid/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) … [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/17/) **18** [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/19/) … 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