hazard — a danger or risk
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a danger or risk
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæzərd/
Korean meaning: 위험, 위해 요소
Korean pronunciation: 해-저드 (강세: 해)
Example Sentences
- The banana peel on the floor was a slip hazard waiting to happen.
- I wouldn't hazard a guess about my wife's age - that's too dangerous!
- Chemical hazards in the laboratory require special safety equipment.
hazard
NOUN//ˈhæzərd//
a danger or risk
The workers identified a serious hazard before construction began.
The chemical spill created a major hazard for the town. (HARM + DANGER = HAZARD → something that could cause injury, damage, or loss)
The wizard measures the hazard of the blizzard
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'hasard', which came from Arabic 'al-zahr' meaning 'the die' or 'dice'. The word originally referred to a game of chance played with dice, and later evolved to mean any risky or uncertain situation.
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📝Examples
“The banana peel on the floor was a slip hazard waiting to happen.”
“I wouldn't hazard a guess about my wife's age - that's too dangerous!”
“Chemical hazards in the laboratory require special safety equipment.”
“Would you hazard a trip to the haunted house on Halloween?”
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