danger

UK
/ˈdeɪndʒə/
US
/ˈdeɪndʒɚ/

Translations

dangernoun
dangers
pl
The danger of the situation was clear to everyone.
Опасность ситуации была очевидна для всех.
Additional translations
Synonyms
threatening situation
threat of harm
dangerverb
dangered
Past Simple
dangered
Past Participle
dangering
Gerund
Rare, archaic: to endanger.
dangeradjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote connection with danger.
dangerinterjection
UK
/ˈdeɪndʒə/
US
/ˈdeɪndʒɚ/
Used as a warning label or shout.
Synonyms
Stand back!
Heads up!
Look out!
Watch out!

Definitions

dangernoun
The possibility of suffering harm or injury.
The hikers were unaware of the danger that lay ahead on the trail.
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm or injury.
The abandoned building was considered a danger to the community.
The state of being vulnerable to harm or injury.
The soldiers were in great danger during the battle.
dangerverb
To expose to danger; to imperil.
The careless maintenance dangered the crew.
dangeradjective
Relating to or involving danger; used attributively before another noun indicating that something entails risk.
The miners received danger money for working underground.
dangerinterjection
Used to warn people that there is a risk of harm nearby.
Danger! Keep away from the edge.