Danger vs This peril belongs to all Middle-earth

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Danger

Top 1,000 (very common)A2noun

This peril belongs to all Middle-earth

Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Danger
 DangerThis peril belongs to all Middle-earth
Pronunciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈdeɪndʒə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdeɪndʒər/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈpɛrɪl//🇺🇸 //ˈpɛrəl//
MeaningA situation where something bad can happen.This danger is for everyone in Middle-earth.
ExampleThe storm brought a danger to the village.This peril belongs to all Middle-earth because the fate of every creature is at stake.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
How commonTop 1,000 (very common)Beyond 10,000 (less common)
CEFR levelA2-
Part of speechnoun
Collocationsbig, considerable, enormous, be exposed to, face, be fraught with, await, exist, face somebody, area, point, spot, in danger, in danger of, out of danger, be off the danger list, be on the danger list, big, considerable, enormous, be exposed to, face, be fraught with, await, exist, face somebody, area, point, spot, in danger, in danger of, out of danger, be off the danger list, be on the danger list, big, considerable, enormous, be exposed to, face, be fraught with, await, exist, face somebody, area, point, spot, in danger, in danger of, out of danger, be off the danger list, be on the danger listface peril, immense peril, serious peril, escape peril, live in peril
Antonymssafety, security, protection-
Common mistakesConfused with 'dangerous' as the same word., Using in positive contexts (danger is negative)., Overusing in casual dialogues, leading to ambiguity.Confused 'peril' with 'perilous' - remember, peril is the noun., Using 'peril' with verbs incorrectly, like 'to peril', instead of 'to endanger'.
Usage notesUsed in both written and spoken contexts. Appropriate for discussions about safety, risk, or warnings. Avoid in overly casual conversations.Use 'peril' in serious contexts related to danger. It’s formal and not suitable for casual conversation.

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Frequently asked questions: Danger vs This peril belongs to all Middle-earth

What's the difference between Danger and This peril belongs to all Middle-earth?

Danger: A situation where something bad can happen. This peril belongs to all Middle-earth: This danger is for everyone in Middle-earth.

Which is more common: Danger and This peril belongs to all Middle-earth?

Danger is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Danger: The storm brought a danger to the village. This peril belongs to all Middle-earth: This peril belongs to all Middle-earth because the fate of every creature is at stake.

Can I use Danger and This peril belongs to all Middle-earth interchangeably?

Not always. Danger and This peril belongs to all Middle-earth are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.

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