hazards

Meanings

• noun

  A situation or activity that presents a risk or danger.

  - "The construction site is full of hazards."
  - "Faulty wiring is a common household hazard."
  - "Skiing down a steep mountain is a hazardous activity."

• noun

  A warning sign or signal.

  - "The traffic signal turned red, giving drivers a hazard warning."
  - "The smoke detector gave a hazard warning before the fire started."
  - "The captain gave a hazard warning before the storm hit."

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Synonyms

bet , pledge , skin in the game , wager , fortune , luck , adventure

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hazards
dangers , strangers , angers , rangers

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Variants

List of all variants of hazards that leads to same result
at hazard , hazard , hazards , hazarded , hazarding , moral hazard , moral hazards

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'peril' or 'danger' in Old French.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hazard' comes from the Old French word 'hasard', which means 'chance' or 'risk'.

2. The term 'hazard pay' is given to employees who work in dangerous conditions and are therefore paid a higher wage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Risk: The possibility of loss or injury.

2. Danger: A situation that may cause harm or injury.

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Culture

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In literature, hazards are often used to describe dangerous situations or obstacles that characters must overcome. In art, hazards can be depicted as symbols of risk or danger.

How to Memorize "hazards"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sign warning of danger or a dangerous situation.
   - Visualize a situation where someone is in danger and must take action to avoid it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hazard' with the word 'danger' or 'risk'.
   - Think of the word 'hazard' as a warning sign or signal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hazards Help' to remember the definition: Hazards are situations or activities that Help identify potential risks or dangers.

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