danger
Translation
danger, risk, peril
Examples
The sign warned of danger.
The sign warned of danger.
He is in danger of failing the exam.
He is in danger of failing the exam.
Grammar Patterns
in danger in a situation where harm is possible The swimmers were in danger.
danger of ((-ing)) the risk of (sth. bad) happening There is a danger of flooding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: risk, peril, hazard; Antonyms: safety, security
Etymology
From Old French 'dangier' (power, authority), which evolved to mean 'risk, harm'.
Memory Tips
Think of a red warning sign. Danger is often associated with the color red.