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Petrified

Definition:

adj. turned to stone through a natural process; extremely frightened or scared

Sense 1 (Adjective - Turned to stone through a natural process):

When something is petrified, it has been transformed into stone through the process of fossilization.

Examples:

1. The petrified wood on display at the museum is millions of years old.

2. The archaeologists discovered a petrified footprint of a dinosaur.

3. Asha found a petrified shell while exploring the beach.

Sense 2 (Adjective - Extremely frightened or scared):

When someone is petrified, they are overcome with extreme fear or terror.

Examples:

1. Lisa was petrified when she saw a spider crawling up her arm.

2. The loud thunder during the storm left the little girl petrified.

3. Tom was petrified to speak in front of a large audience.

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