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Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of dread
noun
- Great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror. Example: my visit to the doctor is filling me with dread
- Reverential or respectful fear; awe.
- Somebody or something dreaded.
- A person highly revered.
- Fury; dreadfulness.
verb
- To fear greatly.
- To anticipate with fear. Example: I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life.
- To be in dread, or great fear.
- To style (the hair) into dreadlocks.
adjective
- Terrible; greatly feared.
- Awe-inspiring; held in fearful awe.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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