What does DREAD mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb, and adjective.

Definitions:

• Noun: A feeling of great fear or apprehension.
• Verb: Anticipate with great apprehension or fear.
• Adjective: Greatly feared; dreadful.

Pronunciations:

• US: /drɛd/
• UK: /drɛd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "dread" comes from the Old English word "drǣdan," which means "to fear." Its usage dates back to the 13th century. The noun form of "dread" is often used to describe a feeling of great fear or apprehension, while the verb form is used to describe the act of anticipating something with great apprehension or fear. The adjective form is used to describe something that is greatly feared or dreadful.

Synonyms:

• fear
• terror
• horror
• panic
• anxiety

Related Words:

• dream
• bread
• trade
• grade
• heard

Example Sentences:

• She felt a sense of dread as she walked through the dark alley.
• He dreaded going to the dentist because of the pain.
• The thought of losing her job was a dreadful one.