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Meaning of I fear | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Used in apprehension or embarrassment.
    idiomatic
  2. Used when worried or concerned.
    idiomatic
  3. Used for dramatic effect or emphasis.
    idiomatic, slang
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see I, fear.
    idiomatic

Examples

“I fear that I was rude to her.”
“I fear that her business will fail.”
“She ate, I fear.”
“I fear the movie sucked.”
“I fear spiders.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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