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1. Afraid to:

   • "Afraid to" is used when expressing reluctance or hesitation to do something, indicating fear or apprehension about taking a specific action.
   • Example: "She was afraid to speak in public." Here, "afraid to speak in public" indicates the fear or reluctance to engage in public speaking.
   • Example: "He was afraid to confront his boss about the issue." In this sentence, "afraid to confront his boss" indicates the fear or hesitation to approach his boss about the issue.

2. Afraid of:

   • "Afraid of" is used when expressing fear or apprehension about something or someone specific.
   • Example: "She's afraid of spiders." Here, "afraid of spiders" indicates the fear or phobia of spiders.
   • Example: "He's afraid of heights." In this sentence, "afraid of heights" indicates the fear or discomfort associated with being at a high elevation.