Danger

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪndʒər/

Definitions of danger

noun a possibility of suffering harm or injury

Example Sentences

A1 Crossing the street without looking both ways is dangerous.

A2 Not wearing a helmet while biking can be dangerous.

B1 The danger of identity theft is a major issue in the digital age.

B2 The danger of cyber attacks on businesses is a growing concern.

C1 The danger of a global pandemic was underestimated by many governments.

C2 The danger of nuclear proliferation remains a significant threat to world peace.

Examples of danger in a Sentence

formal The signs clearly indicated the presence of danger in the area.

informal Watch out, there's danger ahead!

slang That situation is sketchy, it's full of danger.

figurative His reckless behavior is like dancing with danger.

Grammatical Forms of danger

• past tense: endangered
• plural: dangers
• comparative: more dangerous
• superlative: most dangerous
• present tense: endangers
• future tense: will endanger
• perfect tense: has endangered
• continuous tense: is endangering
• singular: danger
• positive degree: dangerous
• infinitive: to endanger
• gerund: endangering
• participle: endangered

Origin and Evolution of danger

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'danger' originated from the Old French word 'danger' which was derived from the Latin word 'dominarium' meaning power or jurisdiction.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'danger' has evolved to encompass a sense of risk, harm, or peril, emphasizing the potential for negative consequences or harm.