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mjpa
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Frightened of????????????????
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Is it correct to say "frightened of". I would use the expression "afraid of" instead. But, is it posible to say frigthened of , too?
Thanks in advance. |
8 May 2011
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maceman
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Frightened of is commonly used.
He was frightened of walking home alone.
He was afraid of walking home alone.
Have a great day! |
8 May 2011
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yanogator
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I think that in the US, we use "frightened" more for a single event, especially if it is sudden, and "afraid" for an ongoing mental state. The sudden car horn frightened me. I �m very much afraid of heights. I don �t think I �ve ever said "frightened of". Bruce |
8 May 2011
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amyi
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In my opinion, "frightened of" is perfectly correct. I use it and hear it on a regular basis! |
8 May 2011
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Ajloona
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According to longman dictionary it is correct.
frightened of  I was frightened of being left by myself in the house. Her father had an awful temper and she was always frightened of him.
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8 May 2011
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franzjosefaut
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Hey.
There is certainly quite a difference.
Being afraid of something is something in general. A state of mind that exists, and more or less over a longer period of time.
Being frightened is a short term feeling influenced by an action or happening, and your adrenalin level skyrockets.
So, a dog may have frightened you once and since then you are afraid of dogs in general.
Another example: You are afraid of the dark. (Why? Because something frightening may happen....)
And, no! You�re not frightened by being left alone in your house.
And, no, again! She may have been afraid of her father, because he had some frightening outbursts.
(Sorry Ajloona).
Greetings, Franz
You may contact me at [email protected]
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10 May 2011
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