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What is the difference between afraid and worry and dread ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between afraid and worry and dread ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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"I'm afraid of the dark"
"I dread being in traffic"
"I worry about my grades"
Afraid is about the feeling of fear. However, you'll constantly hear "I'm afraid I can't do that" or "I'm afraid we don't have that" They are really saying "I'm sorry" instead of "I"m afraid" when people use those expressions. You will hear it a lot
Dread can be related to fear, but usually describes a feeling of annoyance or displeasure.
"I dread going to the dentist. They always make my gums hurt" (annoyance/displeasure)
"I dread waiting in line" (annoyance)
"Working their must be dreadful" (displeasure)
Worry expresses the feeling of stress caused by something or the feeling of concern for something
"I'm worried about my grades" (stress/concern)
"I was worried for his health" (concern)
"That final exam made me worried" (stress)
Well that is how I see them anyways. Hope that helped.
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