dangerous — likely to cause harm or injury; involving risk
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: likely to cause harm or injury; involving risk
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks video games are dangerous to my grades.
- It's dangerous to text while walking down the stairs.
- The most dangerous part of cooking is when my dad tries to help.
dangerous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/]
likely to cause harm or injury; involving risk
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'dangerous' meaning 'having power, able to harm,' derived from 'danger' (power, peril) which comes from Latin 'dominiarium' meaning 'dominion' or 'power to harm.'
Breakdown
danger (peril, risk) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = dangerous (full of danger or risk)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks video games are dangerous to my grades.”
“It's dangerous to text while walking down the stairs.”
“The most dangerous part of cooking is when my dad tries to help.”
“Scientists warn that ignoring climate change is dangerous for future generations.”
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