dread

Pronunciation: /dred/ (IPA: /drɛd/)

Origin: Old English drǣdan, meaning 'to fear'

Part of Speech: verb, noun, adjective

Meanings:

1. (verb) To anticipate with great fear or apprehension
2. (noun) Great fear or apprehension
3. (adjective) Causing great fear or apprehension

Example Sentences:

1. (verb) She dreaded going to the dentist for her annual checkup.
2. (noun) The dread of public speaking kept him from pursuing a career in politics.
3. (adjective) The dread disease spread quickly through the population.

Related Words:

• Verb forms: dread, dreads, dreading, dreaded
• Noun form: dread
• Adjective form: dread
• Synonyms: fear, anxiety, apprehension, trepidation, foreboding

Memorization Trick:

Think of "dread" as "DR-EAD" - "DR" for "Deeply Reluctant" and "EAD" for "Expecting A Disaster." This can help you remember that dread involves a strong sense of fear or reluctance about an upcoming event or situation.