26984 words

dangers

5 definitions • 11 examples
1
the possibility of harm or death to someone:

Examples:

Danger! Keep out!
in danger He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
out of danger The doctors say he is now out of danger (= is not expected to die although he has been extremely sick).
the dangers of rock-climbing
2
something or someone that may harm you:

Examples:

danger to Icy roads are a danger to drivers.
The judge described him as a danger to society.
3
the possibility that something bad will happen:

Examples:

If there's any danger of seeing Gary at the party, I'm not going.
4
the possibility of harm or death, or of something unpleasant happening:

Examples:

[ C ] I quickly understood the dangers of rock climbing.
[ U ] I felt my life was in danger.
[ U ] They’re in danger of losing the playoffs.
5
A danger is also a harmful influence:

Examples:

[ C ] the dangers of air pollution

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