Afraid of = be scared
Afraid about = take care
Am I right?
Many thanks,
nevermind
Hi, Nevermind
Here are some grammar tips for you
afraid/frightened/terrified/scared OF someone/something:
-
Are you afraid of dogs?'Yes, I’m terrified of them.’
care ABOUT someone/something (= think someone/something is
important):
- He is very selfish. He doesn’t care about other people.
care FOR someone/something:
i) = like something (usually in question or negative)
-
Would you care for a cup of coffee? (= Would you like …?)
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I don’t care for hot weather. (= I don’t like …)
ii) = look after someone:
- She is very old. She needs someone to care for her.
take care OF someone/something (= look after):
- Have a nice holiday. Take care of yourself!
So, Nevermind, Take care of yourself!
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to be afraid about
Sometimes people say : I’m afraid about smth.
I’m afraid about my future. But I’m not sure that this is correct grammar structure.
I was wondering if somebody has any ideas about “to be afraid about” ?
I’m wondering or was wondering, Geo? And I’ve never seen afraid used either.
I was wondering if you could(possibly) help me? polite request
Could you tell me which book says that? In my message before the previous one, I meant I haven’t seen afraid about used either.
I think people use “afraid about” in spoken English. There isn’t any grammar explanation. At least I haven’t found any.