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Meaning ofdreadin English

dread

us//drɛd//uk//dreɪd//

Pluraldreads
Past Tensedreaded
Participle Verbdreading
Third Person Singulardreads

Definitions

Verb
1. to fear something greatly; anticipate with anxiety
  I dread going to the dentist because it hurts.
2. to fear something will happen; anticipate with anxiety
  She dreads the thought of losing her job suddenly.
3. feeling intense anxiety or apprehension
  He dreads the upcoming exam because he didn't study.
Noun
1. a feeling of great fear; fearful anticipation
  The dread of public speaking filled her heart with anxiety.
2. respectful fear; awe (of something powerful)
  The villagers felt a deep dread of the ancient temple.
Adjective
1. causing great fear; terrible
  The dread creature in the horror movie scared the audience.
2. causing great fear; terrible
  The dread disease spread quickly across the country.

Compounds / Phrases

dreadlocks dreadlock dreadlocked