dangerous

Meanings

• adjective

  Presenting a risk of harm; hazardous.

  - "The chemicals in the lab are dangerous."
  - "The dangerous game of Russian roulette can be fatal."

• adjective

  Causing harm, injury, or destruction.

  - "The dangerous actions of the criminal led to his arrest."
  - "The dangerous weather conditions forced the cancellation of the flight."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

harmless , safe

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Synonyms

hazardous , perilous , risky , unsafe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dangerous
arrange , change , rearrange , strange

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Variants

List of all variants of dangerous that leads to same result
dangerous , dangerously , dangerousness , dangerousnesses , dangerous ground , dangerous ground/territory , dangerous territory , dangerous waters , armed and dangerous , on dangerous ground

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Forms

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dangerously, more dangerous, most dangerous

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Etymology

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Old French 'dangier' meaning 'more dangerous', from 'dan' meaning 'tooth'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dangerous' is often used in the context of extreme sports, such as bungee jumping or skydiving.

2. The term 'dangerous goods' is used to describe materials that are hazardous to transport, such as explosives or corrosive chemicals.

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Related Concepts

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1. risk: The possibility of harm or loss. Dangerous situations often involve some level of risk.

2. hazard: A source of potential harm or danger. A hazardous material, for example, is one that poses a risk to health or safety.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'dangerous' is often used to describe characters or situations that pose a risk or threat. In art, dangerous symbols and imagery can be used to convey a sense of danger or peril. In music, songs with the word 'dangerous' in the title or lyrics can evoke a sense of excitement or risk.

How to Memorize "dangerous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sign with a skull and crossbones, which is often used to represent danger or hazard.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dangerous' with the feeling of fear or unease that comes with the thought of harm or injury.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'dangerous' comes from the Old French word 'dangier', which means 'more dangerous'.

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