Foundation level · Year 4 · free
dangerous
adjective · Say it: DAYN-jer-us
What it means
Foundationlikely to cause harm or injury
It is dangerous to cross the road without looking both ways first.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- hazardous
- perilous
- risky
- unsafe
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- harmless
- safe
- secure
More examples
- The lifeguard said the strong waves made swimming dangerous today.
Where the word comes from
From Old French 'dangier', meaning power to harm.
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