jeopardy — danger of loss, harm, or failure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: danger of loss, harm, or failure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒepərdi/
Korean meaning: 위험, 위기
Korean pronunciation: **제**퍼디
Example Sentences
- The superhero's secret identity was in jeopardy when his mask fell off during the bank robbery.
- Climate change puts the entire ecosystem in jeopardy.
- My diet plan was in serious jeopardy when I discovered the chocolate cake in the fridge.
jeopardy
NOUN//ˈdʒepərdi//
danger of loss, harm, or failure
A hiker faces jeopardy as the mountain trail crumbles beneath them
The shepherd faces the leopardy, protecting his flock shepardly from jeopardy!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'jeu parti' meaning 'divided game' or 'uncertain outcome,' combining 'jeu' (game) and 'parti' (divided/decided). The term originally referred to a chess problem with uncertain or equally balanced solutions.
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📝Examples
“The superhero's secret identity was in jeopardy when his mask fell off during the bank robbery.”
“Climate change puts the entire ecosystem in jeopardy.”
“My diet plan was in serious jeopardy when I discovered the chocolate cake in the fridge.”
“The company's reputation is in jeopardy due to the recent scandal.”
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