She is afraid of the dark.

Meaning: This means that she feels scared or anxious when there is no light.

Choice of Words: Afraid means to feel fear or anxiety about something. Of indicates a connection or relationship between two things. Dark means the absence of light. Combining them, "She is afraid of the dark" means that she experiences fear or anxiety when there is no light.

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• The young boy was afraid of the dark.
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• He was afraid of the big, black dog.
• The cat hid under the bed because it was afraid.
• The girl crept closer to the cottage, curious and afraid.
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