peril — serious and immediate danger
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: serious and immediate danger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈperəl/
Korean meaning: 심각하고 즉각적인 위험
Korean pronunciation: 페-릴 (강세: 페)
Example Sentences
- My phone battery is at 1% - I'm in peril of missing all the gossip!
- The ship sailed through perilous waters during the storm.
- Students who don't study are in peril of failing the exam.
peril
NOUN//ˈperəl//
serious and immediate danger
Immediate life-threatening danger on cliff
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Fine apparel means nothing near a perilous barrel!
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Origin
From Old French 'peril', derived from Latin 'periculum' meaning 'danger' or 'risk', likely related to the root meaning 'to try' or 'to attempt'.
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“My phone battery is at 1% - I'm in peril of missing all the gossip!”
“The ship sailed through perilous waters during the storm.”
“Students who don't study are in peril of failing the exam.”
“He ignored the peril and ate the expired yogurt anyway.”
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