Phrase guide

for fear that

conj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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conj

Meaning 1

In order to attempt to prevent the risk that (a particular incident or event might occur).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • He never comes for fear that it'll happen again, and I didn't tell you about it before for fear that he would find out.

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  • Irish: ar eagla go — in order to attempt to prevent the risk that