The difference between Afraid and Alarmed
When used as adjectives, afraid means impressed with fear or apprehension, whereas alarmed means having an alarm fitted.
check bellow for the other definitions of Afraid and Alarmed
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Afraid as an adjective (usually used [[predicative adjective, predicatively]], not [[attributive adjective, attributively]]):
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
Examples:
"He is afraid of death."
"He is afraid to die."
"He is afraid that he will die."
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Afraid as an adjective (colloquial):
regretful, sorry
Examples:
"I am afraid I cannot help you in this matter''."
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Alarmed as a verb:
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Alarmed as an adjective:
Having an alarm fitted.
Examples:
"This door is alarmed."
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Alarmed as an adjective:
Worried; anxious; panicky.
Examples:
"I'm extremely alarmed about the army outside my house."