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dreadgreat fear or apprehension

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: great fear or apprehension

Pronunciation (IPA): /dred/

Korean meaning: 극도의 두려움, 공포

Korean pronunciation: **드**레드

Example Sentences

  • Monday morning dread is a real thing for office workers.
  • He dreaded telling his parents about his failed exam.
  • The sound of the alarm clock filled her with dread every morning.

dread

NOUN

//dred//

great fear or apprehension

dread concept
💡 Concept

great fear or apprehension

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dred/
🇬🇧 UK/dred/

🌳Etymology

Rootdread

Origin

고대 영어 'drǣdan'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '조언하다, 두려워하다'는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '두려움'의 의미만 남게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

breadheaddeadredbed
bread
head
dead
red
bed

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Monday morning dread is a real thing for office workers.

He dreaded telling his parents about his failed exam.

😄 Fun example

The sound of the alarm clock filled her with dread every morning.

😄 Fun example

Students dread pop quizzes more than regular exams.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

fearterrorhorroranxietyapprehension

Antonyms

anticipationexcitementconfidence

Related

worrypanicphobianightmare