danger

noun
UK: /ˈdeɪndʒər/
US: /ˈdeɪndʒər/

  1. The possibility of something bad happening.

    1. There is danger near the cliffs, so be careful there. [ ] [ ]
    2. The climbers knew the danger of the high mountain, but they still went. [ ] [ ]

  2. A thing or person that may cause harm.

    1. The broken glass is a danger to bare feet, clean it up. [ ] [ ]
    2. Polluted air poses a serious danger to the health of city residents every day. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

risk threat hazard peril
danger transitive-verb

  1. To put someone or something in a situation where they could be harmed.

    1. Don't danger your life for money, it's not worth it. [ ] [ ]
    2. He would never danger his reputation by associating with known criminals. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "danger" in English means: The possibility of something bad happening., A thing or person that may cause harm..

The phonetic transcription of "danger" is /ˈdeɪndʒər/ in British English and /ˈdeɪndʒər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "danger": risk, threat, hazard, peril.

Example usage of "danger": "There is danger near the cliffs, so be careful there.". More examples on the page.