scared of

Frequency: 9.8180.2 per million words

Most common preposition, used to specify the object or person causing fear.

scaredscared + PREPOSITION

Categories:

of

Examples (10)

  • I'm really scared of heights.
  • Many children are scared of dogs.
  • She's scared of failure.
  • He's scared of his boss.
  • I've always been scared of public speaking.
  • Don't get scared of the dark.
  • The government seemed scared of making unpopular decisions.
  • My little brother is scared of monsters under his bed.
  • They were scared of the consequences.
  • Are you scared of flying?