What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dreed
Example
I dreed the thought of going to the dentist. [dreed: verb]
Example
The dreed of failure kept him from pursuing his dreams. [dreed: noun]
dread
Example
She felt a sense of dread as she approached the haunted house. [dread: noun]
Example
He dreaded the thought of having to give a speech in front of a large audience. [dread: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dread is more commonly used than dreed in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dreed and dread?
Both dreed and dread can be used in formal and informal contexts, but dread may be more appropriate in formal writing due to its wider usage and stronger connotation.
