risk
Translation
risk, danger, hazard
Examples
There is a high risk of failure.
There is a high risk of failure.
He took a calculated risk.
He took a calculated risk.
Smoking is a major health risk.
Smoking is a major health risk.
Grammar Patterns
((a risk of sth./-ing)) a possibility of something bad happening There is a risk of rain.
((to take a risk)) to do something that might have a bad result She took a big risk by quitting her job.
((at risk)) in a situation where something bad might happen The building is at risk of collapse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: danger, hazard, peril; Antonyms: safety, security
Etymology
From Italian 'risco' (cliff), referring to the danger of sailing around cliffs.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'risk' as a potential negative outcome. It's also a verb: 'to risk something' means to endanger it.