Cool MateDanger
UK /["/ˈdeɪndʒə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈdeɪndʒər/"]/
Definition
the possibility of something happening that will injure, harm or kill somebody, or damage or destroy something
In simple words: A situation where something bad can happen.
Examples
- The storm brought a danger to the village.
- He didn't realize the danger he was in while climbing alone.
- Driving without a seatbelt is a serious danger.
- The teacher warned us about the danger of playing near the edge of the cliff.
- There is a danger that the project may not be completed on time.
Usage notes
Used in both written and spoken contexts. Appropriate for discussions about safety, risk, or warnings. Avoid in overly casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'danger zone' where caution is needed.
Collocations
- 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 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
Synonyms
- hazard
- risk
- threat
- peril
- menace
Antonyms
- safety
- security
- protection
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'dangerous' as the same word.
- Using in positive contexts (danger is negative).
- Overusing in casual dialogues, leading to ambiguity.