danger

noun

dan·ger | \ ˈdān-jər

Definition of danger

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a archaic : jurisdiction You stand within his danger, do you not?— Shakespeare

b obsolete : reach, range … out of the shot and danger of desire.— Shakespeare

2 obsolete : harm, damage … a sting in him that at his will he may do danger with.— Shakespeare

3 : exposure or liability to injury, pain, harm, or loss a place where children could play without danger was assured her job was not in danger

4 : a case or cause of danger the dangers of mining

danger

verb

dangered; dangering; dangers

Definition of danger (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

archaic

: endanger

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Noun

danger, hazard, and risk mean a chance of loss, injury, or death. danger is used for a harm that may or may not be avoided. This animal is in danger of extinction. hazard is usually used for a great danger. They're trying to reduce the hazards of mining. risk is used for a chance of danger that a person accepts. There are risks that come with flying a plane.

Examples of danger in a Sentence

Noun

I was unaware of the danger that lay ahead. She was fearless in the face of danger. The sign on the door read “Danger. Keep out.” There's less danger that you'll lose your money if you have a wide variety of investments. There's a danger that your apology will be taken as a sign of weakness. The danger is that we'll become careless as the process becomes more familiar. It's important to teach your children about the dangers of smoking. Here is a list of possible dangers associated with the procedure. We believe it poses a serious danger to our national security.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Updates to the system mitigate this danger by relying on multiple sensors, limiting the number of times the system can engage, and preventing the system's corrections from being so extreme that they could not be undone by pilots. — Eric Limer, Popular Mechanics, "Lion Air Pilots Had Less Than a Minute to Avert Fatal Crash," 27 Mar. 2019 Some of the world’s biggest insurers plan to work together on an assessment of the best cybersecurity available to businesses, an unusual collaboration that highlights the rising dangers posed by digital hackers. — Leslie Scism, WSJ, "Insurers Creating a Consumer Ratings Service for Cybersecurity Industry," 26 Mar. 2019 Liu approaches the story with the same interest in physics and technology as his other books, and highlights the dangers that power and technology can bring. — Andrew Liptak, The Verge, "Our favorite science fiction and fantasy books of 2018," 21 Dec. 2018 But, because of all the fun and treats on Halloween, parents and guardians must take extra precaution to avoid danger for their little ghouls. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "This One Simple Step Could Save Your Kids From Accidental Poisoning This Halloween," 31 Oct. 2018 Highlighting the dangers, a former Thai navy SEAL died Friday while replenishing the canisters. — Kaweewit Kaewjinda And Stephen Wright, The Christian Science Monitor, "After 18 days, entire Thai soccer team rescued from cave," 10 July 2018 Building connection long-distance is a complex process, starting with trying to circumvent the Great Firewall of China, a safety net barring danger and dissent, but also possibility and perspective. — Shao Xinning, Seventeen, "This Teen Created Her Own Pen Pal Service in Order to Connect Girls Across China," 18 Mar. 2019 Half of them are women, with families and relatives to care for and unique dangers to contend with. — Mattie Kahn, Glamour, "Let the Poet Warsan Shire Tell You About the "Bravest Girl in the World"," 8 Mar. 2019 Naturally, Reid took this time to untie himself with a piece of shattered glass and save the pair from danger. — Megan Stein, Country Living, "‘Criminal Minds’ Dropped a Major Bombshell During the Finale and People Are Furious," 7 Feb. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

But the proximity to danger in Taesung is mixed with an odd sense of security. — Motoko Rich, New York Times, "As North Korea Tensions Rise, Farming in the Demilitarized Zone Goes On," 20 Apr. 2017

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