Word: FEAR
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Definition of FEAR
- A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
"He was struck by fear on seeing the snake."
- A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.
"Not everybody has the same fears.โ I have a fear of ants."
- Terrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns.
- To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.
"I fear the worst will happen."
- To feel fear (about something).
"Never fear; help is always near."
- (used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.
"She fears for her sonโs safety."
- Able; capable; stout; strong; sound.
"hale and fear"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "fear", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "fear" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FEAR a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FEAR worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FEAR? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FEAR:
- # the fear effect
- # master of fear
- # playing with fear
- # in terms of fear
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