Difference between Afraid and Concerned

What is the difference between Afraid and Concerned?

Afraid as an adjective is impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear. while Concerned as an adjective is in a manner showing concern.

Afraid

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear. regretful, sorry

Example sentence: If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.

Concerned

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: in a manner showing concern.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

Example sentence: During a political campaign everyone is concerned with what a candidate will do on this or that question if he is elected except the candidate; he's too busy wondering what he'll do if he isn't elected.

We hope you now know whether to use Afraid or Concerned in your sentence.

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