Dread

A feeling of great fear or apprehension.

Dread is a feeling of great fear or apprehension about something that may happen.

/drɛd/

Dread comes from Old English *drēad*, meaning terror, fear.

Dread is like when you feel really worried about something bad happening, even if you don't know exactly what it is.

The word 'dread' comes from Old English and originally meant terror
It is often used in literature to create suspense or foreshadow bad events
Some people experience dread as a physical sensation, like a knot in their stomach

What does dread feel like? It's a feeling of great fear or apprehension
Is dread the same as being scared? No, dread is often a more persistent and deeper feeling than just being scared
Can dread be about the future? Yes, it often involves a sense of impending doom or misfortune

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