danger

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This word was selected as the Word of the Day for 16-03-2006.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words

[change] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /deɪn.ʤə/
• (US) IPA: ˈdeɪndʒɝ
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[change] Noun

Singular danger

Plural dangers

1. A danger is something that can hurt a person.

   He was a danger to those around him. I am glad he was sent to jail.

2. When something is in danger, it is under threat and could be hurt.

   She is in danger of being buried by that avalanche.

[change] Synonyms

• (something that could hurt) threat, menace, hazard
• (state of threat) risk, peril, jeopardy

[change] Antonyms

• (something that could hurt) protection, shelter
• (state of threat) safety, security, protection, shelter, well-being

[change] Related words

• dangerous
• endanger