Dread meaning and example sentences

Learning Dread in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Dread: Korkmak, dehşete düşmek

Example sentences

Many students dread the final examination period due to the immense academic pressure involved.
Many students dread the final examination period due to the immense academic pressure involved. (Birçok öğrenci, getirdiği muazzam akademik baskı nedeniyle final sınav döneminden korkar (dehşete düşer).)
In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Dread when the meaning is "Korkmak, dehşete düşmek".

Synonyms

aghast Come down with Fall Fall off Fall through Fear

Related words

dampen Daunt daunting Dawn on Deal in

Practice section

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