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danger
noun · Say it: DAYN-jer
What it means
Foundationthe chance that someone or something could be hurt or harmed
The sign by the pond warned of danger because the ice was too thin.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- hazard
- peril
- risk
- threat
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- safety
More examples
- Our teacher explained the danger of crossing the road without looking both ways.
Where the word comes from
From Old French 'dangier', meaning power to harm.
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