Danger People Extra Examples Noun ˈdeɪndʒə(R ˈdeɪndʒər Firefighters

• danger! keep out!
• firefighters face danger every day.
• children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road.
• in grave/mortal danger

danger

1. the possibility of something happening that will injure, harm or kill somebody, or damage or destroy something
• Danger! Keep Out!
• Firefighters face danger every day.
• Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road.
• in grave/mortal danger
• They found themselves in grave danger.
• species in imminent danger of extinction
• Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die).

Extra Examples

• Despite the high levels of radiation, people are now moving back into the danger zone.
• He recognized the danger signs and gave up smoking.
• He was admitted to hospital in critical condition, but is now off the danger list.
• He was convicted of causing danger to other road users.
• No one foresaw the danger.
• On their journey across the desert they faced danger of all sorts.
• She knew that she was now in mortal danger.
• Some people take crazy risks because they get a thrill from courting danger.
• The animal seemed to sense danger.
• The divers were paid danger money for working in such hazardous conditions.
• The task was fraught with danger.
• There is no danger to the public from these chemicals.
• They ran until they were out of danger.
• We waited until all danger had passed.
• We weren't in any danger.
• Where would they hide if danger threatened?
2. the possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening
• There is no danger of a bush fire now.
• They reminded residents of the potential dangers of living so near an active volcano.
• ‘Nicky won't find out, will she?’ ‘Oh, no, there's no danger of that.’
• The building is in danger of collapsing.
• How many people are in danger of losing their jobs?
• There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return.
• Most people are aware of the dangers posed by online fraudsters.

Extra Examples

• There is little danger of another crash.
• The danger lies in becoming too complacent.
• They are in grave danger of losing everything.
• Vigorous action is needed to avert the danger of runaway inflation.
• We're in serious danger of becoming a nation of worriers.
• the ever-present danger of crime
• There are around 5 000 species of animals in danger of extinction.
• the dangers posed by the possession of nuclear weapons
3. a person or thing that may cause damage, or harm somebody
• SEE ALSO endanger
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• There are many hidden dangers for small children in the home.
• Smoking is a serious danger to health.
• Police said the man was a danger to the public.

Extra Examples

• One of the biggest dangers facing us may be climate change.
• The pollution from the factory is a public danger.
• The hackers' actions are a clear and present danger to our banking system.
• There are inherent dangers in the system.
• We're only now waking up to the true dangers of pesticides.
• The United manager believes Figo is the opposition's danger man.
4. to be so ill that you may die; to no longer be very ill

Word Origin

• Middle English (in the sense ‘jurisdiction or power’, specifically ‘power to harm’): from Old French dangier, based on Latin dominus ‘lord’.