Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛpərdi/

Definitions of jeopardy

noun Jeopardy is a noun that refers to a dangerous situation or risk of harm or loss.

Example Sentences

A1 Playing with fire can put you in jeopardy.

A2 The hikers were in jeopardy when they got lost in the wilderness.

B1 The company's financial stability is in jeopardy due to the recent market crash.

B2 The detective knew that the witness's life was in jeopardy if they testified against the mafia.

C1 The politician's reputation was in serious jeopardy after the scandal was exposed.

C2 The astronaut's mission was in jeopardy when a technical malfunction occurred during launch.

Examples of jeopardy in a Sentence

formal The company's financial stability is in jeopardy due to the recent market downturn.

informal If you don't turn in your assignment on time, your grade could be in jeopardy.

slang His reckless behavior put his job in jeopardy.

figurative The fragile peace between the two countries is in jeopardy after the recent border dispute.

Grammatical Forms of jeopardy

past tense

jeopardized

plural

jeopardies

comparative

more jeopardy

superlative

most jeopardy

present tense

jeopardizes

future tense

will jeopardize

perfect tense

has jeopardized

continuous tense

is jeopardizing

singular

jeopardy

positive degree

jeopardy

infinitive

to jeopardize

gerund

jeopardizing

participle

jeopardized

Origin and Evolution of jeopardy

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'jeopardy' originated from Old French 'jeu parti' meaning 'a divided game' or 'even chance'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'jeopardy' evolved to represent a risky or dangerous situation where harm or loss is possible.