dread

Meanings

• noun

  A strong feeling of fear, anxiety, or apprehension.

  - "The thought of public speaking gives me dread."
  - "He felt a deep sense of dread as the storm approached."

• verb

  To cause fear or apprehension.

  - "The news about the accident dreaded the entire town."
  - "The suspenseful music dreaded the audience."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɹɛd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dread
bread , dead , sled , led , tread , read , spread , bled

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. dreadnought () :
   

2. dreadlocks () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of dread that leads to same result
dread , dreaded , dreading , dreads

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Forms

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dreaded, dreading, dreadfully

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Etymology

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Old English drēgan, drēd, from Proto-Germanic *draganan, dradan. Related to drive.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'dread' comes from the Old English word 'drēgan', which means 'to drive'.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the Dementors are described as beings that feed on people's emotions, particularly their fear and dread.

3. The term 'dreadnought' comes from the Old English word 'dreadnought', which means 'dread warrior'. It was first used to describe a type of warship that was so powerful that no other ship dared to engage it in battle.

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Related Concepts

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1. anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

2. fear: An emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dread' is often used to describe the fear and anxiety felt by characters in horror or suspense stories. In music, the term is used in genres such as heavy metal and hard rock to evoke a sense of fear and apprehension. In popular culture, 'dread' is also used as a synonym for fear or apprehension in everyday language.

How to Memorize "dread"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dark and stormy night, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling. Imagine yourself feeling a deep sense of dread as you listen to the storm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dread' with the feeling of butterflies in your stomach or a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DREAD' to remember the definition: D - Dread is a strong feeling of fear or anxiety. R - Dread can also mean to cause fear or apprehension. E - Examples: 'The thought of public speaking gives me dread.' A - Associate dread with a feeling of unease or discomfort. D - Dread is often used in horror and suspense stories.

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