Meaning
A sudden strong fear that stops you thinking clearly.
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Word origin
From Greek panikos, meaning of the god Pan, who was said to bring sudden fear to people alone in wild places.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- panikos
Examples
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Panic is a feeling, so it usually has no plural.
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"Panic" is a verb too, and the c takes a k in panicked.
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"In a panic" means feeling this sudden fear.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 1: panic, sandwich, pride and 7 more words.