What does SCARE mean?

Scare 1. Parts of Speech

Scare is a verb and a noun.

2. Definitions

As a verb, scare means to cause fear or alarm in someone or something. As a noun, scare means a sudden attack of fright or alarm.

3. Pronunciations

US: /skɛr/

UK: /skɛː/

4. Origin and Usage

The word scare comes from the Old Norse word "skirra" meaning "to frighten". It has been used in English since the 14th century.

Scare is a common word used in everyday conversation and writing. It is often used to describe a sudden feeling of fear or to warn someone about potential danger. It is also used in idiomatic expressions such as "scare tactics" and "scaredy-cat".

5. Synonyms

Some synonyms for scare as a verb include frighten, alarm, terrify, and startle. As a noun, synonyms include fright, alarm, panic, and terror.

6. Related Words

Some related 5 letter words include:

• scary
• scarf
• scorn
• scale
• scuba

7. Example Sentences

As a verb:

• The loud noise scared the cat.
• She was scared by the sudden appearance of the spider.
• The movie was so scary that he couldn sleep.

As a noun:

• The car accident caused a scare among the passengers.
• There was a scare when the fire alarm went off.
• The scare caused by the recent earthquake prompted many people to prepare emergency kits.