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erik19283



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:07 am    Post subject: I'm scared of.... / I'm afraid of.... Reply with quote

Hello,

Is there a difference between "I'm scared of...." and "I'm afraid of...."?

I don't see any besides that "scared" sounds less formal to me than "afraid" does, so I am wondering if there actually is one or even many differences.

Thank you.
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Lorikeet



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They are the same to me.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 2:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, what can I say? I guess... thank you! Very Happy
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