Contact UsBecome a Partner
Demo
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate files

    Danger

    /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The possibility of suffering harm or injury.
    There is a real danger of flooding if the rains continue.
    A person or thing that is likely to cause harm or injury.
    The broken glass on the floor is a danger to everyone in the room.
    A source of threat or risk.
    The mountain climbers faced the danger of avalanches.

    Etymology

    From Middle English, from Old French 'dangier', from Latin 'domina', originally meaning 'to be strong, to be able'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in danger
    at risk of harm or injury.
    danger zone
    a situation or place that is extremely risky.
    dangerous game
    a risky or dangerous activity.

    Related Words

    hazard
    a potential source of danger.
    peril
    serious and immediate danger.
    jeopardy
    danger of loss, harm, or failure.

    Slang Meanings

    living on the edge
    He's always living on the edge with his reckless stunts.
    playing with fire
    You’re playing with fire by driving that fast in the rain.