Etymology:
Meaning:
Feeling or showing fear or anxiety about something that might happen.
Origin:
The word "afraid" traces its roots back to the Proto-Germanic word af-frodjan, meaning "to fear." This word is related to the Old Norse word afráð, meaning "fearful" or "dreadful." The prefix af- in Old Norse indicates "from" or "away from," suggesting a sense of avoidance or distance from something feared.
The word "afraid" entered the English language through Old English, which evolved from the Proto-Germanic languages. The Old English form, ofrædan, originally meant "to be frightened" or "to cause fear." Over time, the meaning shifted to its current sense of "feeling fear."
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