peril — serious and immediate danger
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: serious and immediate danger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈperəl/
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
The hikers faced great peril during the sudden avalanche.
The rescue team saved the climber from deadly peril.
The explorers survived the peril and returned home in triumph.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'peril', derived from Latin 'periculum' meaning 'danger' or 'risk', likely related to the root meaning 'to try' or 'to attempt'.
Breakdown
Latin 'periculum' (danger, risk) → Old French 'peril' → English 'peril' (noun: serious and immediate danger)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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