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- [dred]
- /drɛd/
- /dred/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dred]
- /drɛd/
Definitions of dreaded word
- verb with object dreaded to fear greatly; be in extreme apprehension of: to dread death. 1
- verb with object dreaded to be reluctant to do, meet, or experience: I dread going to big parties. 1
- verb with object dreaded Archaic. to hold in respectful awe. 1
- verb without object dreaded to be in great fear. 1
- noun dreaded terror or apprehension as to something in the future; great fear. 1
- noun dreaded a person or thing dreaded. 1
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Origin of dreaded
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English dreden (v.), Old English drǣdan, aphetic variant of adrǣdan, ondrǣdan; cognate with Old High German intrātan to fear
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Parts of speech for Dreaded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dreaded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dreaded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dreaded
adjective dreaded
- undesirable — not desirable or attractive; objectionable: undesirable qualities.
- terrible — distressing; severe: a terrible winter.
- unlikable — readily or easily liked; pleasing: a likable young man.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- horrendous — shockingly dreadful; horrible: a horrendous crime.
Antonyms for dreaded
noun dreaded
verb dreaded
- welcomed — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
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- what does dreaded mean?
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