Pronunciation: /əˈfreɪd soʊ/
adjective feeling fear or apprehension
A1 I'm afraid so, I don't know the answer.
A2 She's afraid so, she can't make it to the party.
B1 He's afraid so, he won't be able to attend the meeting.
B2 I'm afraid so, the project deadline cannot be extended.
C1 The CEO is afraid so, the company will have to downsize.
C2 The doctor is afraid so, the prognosis is not good.
adverb in a fearful or apprehensive manner
A1 I'm afraid so, I can't come to the party tonight.
A2 She's afraid so, she won't be able to make it to the meeting.
B1 I'm afraid so, the project deadline cannot be extended.
B2 He's afraid so, he won't be able to attend the conference next week.
C1 I'm afraid so, the results of the experiment were not as expected.
C2 The CEO is afraid so, the company will have to downsize to stay afloat.
formal I'm afraid so, the project deadline cannot be extended any further.
informal You asked if we could leave early today, but I'm afraid so, we have to stay until the end of the shift.
slang You think we can get away with not paying for the meal? Afraid so, the waiter is coming this way.
figurative She asked if I still loved her, and I had to admit, afraid so, my feelings haven't changed.
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