danger · noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/
Word family
Nouns: danger
Adjectives: endangered, dangerous
Verbs: endanger
Adverbs: dangerously
danger (POSSIBILITY OF HARM)
A2 C or U the possibility that someone or something will be harmed or killed, or that something bad will happen
Dictionary examples:
Danger! Keep out!
the dangers of rock climbing
He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
We were in danger of missing our flight.
Learner example:
I thought Steven was in danger [-] somebody wanted to kill him or something like that. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
danger (THREAT)
B1 C something or someone that may harm you
Dictionary examples:
Icy roads are a danger to drivers.
The judge described him as a danger to society.
Learner example:
In fact cars may be a danger to human life in many ways. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)
