fear

To have a fear of someone or something means to be scared of someone or something; to be afraid of someone or something.

Example: He was struck with fear when he thought he saw a ghost.

Fear is the chance that something might happen.

Example: There's no fear of her being on time. She's always late.

Fear is a feeling of very high respect, usually towards a god.

Example: Christians who worship in churches have a fear of God.

If a person fears something, they are afraid of it; a person who is scared of something.

Example: I fear the worst will happen.

A person fears something when they’re giving someone bad news.

Example: I fear that I am last on Earth.