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Meaning of the word dangerous in English

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dangerous

US /ˈdeɪn.dʒɚ.əs/
UK /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs/
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Adjective

able or likely to cause harm or injury

Example:
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It's dangerous to walk alone at night in this area.
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Driving too fast can be very dangerous.
Synonym:
hazardous risky perilous unsafe precarious
Antonym:
safe harmless secure
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danger dangerously danger zone dangerous ground