dangerous — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

dangerous (/ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs/)

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🔊 /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs/

Meaning

Meaning: hazardous, unsafe

Likely to cause harm, injury, or death.

Examples

🗣 Swimming in that fast river is dangerous, especially after heavy rain.

Etymology

From ‘danger’ (Old French ‘dangier’, power to harm) plus ‘-ous’.

How & Where It’s Used

Warns about threats to safety.

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Tags: safety, negative

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