Afraid
Afraid and fear
In an informal style, be afraid is more common than fear.
- Don’t be afraid. (NOT Don’t fear)
- Are you afraid of the dark?
I’m afraid = I’m sorry
I’m afraid (that) often means ‘ I’m sorry to tell you (that)’. It is used to introduce apologetic refusals and bad news.
- I’m afraid (that) I can’t help you.
- I’m afraid that there’s been an accident.
Afraid is not used before a noun
- Hamid is afraid
- Hamid is a frightened man. ( NOT … an afraid man.)
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