dangerous
Translation
dangerous, risky, hazardous
Examples
That is a very dangerous road.
That is a very dangerous road.
It is dangerous to swim here.
It is dangerous to swim here.
Grammar Patterns
a dangerous ((noun)) likely to cause harm That is a dangerous animal.
dangerous ((to-inf)) involving risk to do (sth.) It is dangerous to play with fire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: risky, hazardous, unsafe; Antonyms: safe, secure, harmless
Etymology
From 'danger' + the suffix '-ous' (full of). Literally 'full of danger'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ous' means 'full of'. So, 'dangerous' is 'full of danger', just like 'famous' is 'full of fame'.