danger — the possibility of suffering harm or injury
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the possibility of suffering harm or injury
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeɪndʒər/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks video games are a danger to my grades, but I think homework is the real danger to my happiness.
- The doctor said I'm out of danger now, but my wallet is still in serious danger after paying the hospital bill.
- Students should be aware of the danger of procrastination before exam periods.
danger
NOUN[/ˈdeɪndʒər/]
the possibility of suffering harm or injury
The climber freezes when he sees the danger below.
Danger in the ranger’s range — one small step can change the game.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Old French 'dangier', which initially meant 'dominion' or 'power'. During the feudal period, the sense evolved to denote the peril or risk associated with being under a lord's authority, gradually shifting to mean 'peril' or 'hazard' in general.
Breakdown
dangier (Old French: domination, power under a lord's authority) → danger (peril, hazard). The morphological shift reflects the semantic evolution from 'power/dominion' to 'risk/danger' as the concept of subjugation became associated with potential harm.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks video games are a danger to my grades, but I think homework is the real danger to my happiness.”
“The doctor said I'm out of danger now, but my wallet is still in serious danger after paying the hospital bill.”
“Students should be aware of the danger of procrastination before exam periods.”
“The weather forecast warned of danger from heavy snow and strong winds.”
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