adjective
Definition: Causing fear or anxiety; something that inspires great fear or awe.
Example: The dread of failing the exam kept her awake at night.
intransitive verb
Definition: To feel a strong fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
Example: She began to dread the thought of the upcoming exam.
noun
Definition: A strong feeling of fear or worry about something that may happen.
Example: She felt a sense of dread as the storm approached.
transitive verb
Definition: To feel great fear or anxiety about something that may happen in the future.
Example: She dreaded the thought of speaking in front of the large audience.