danger

A situation in which someone or something could be hurt, killed, or badly damaged.

• The children are in danger.
• The doctors say he is out of danger.
• Is the village in danger of flooding?

How to use it: in danger of something/doing something (The animals are in danger of losing their habitat.); out of danger (After the operation, she was out of danger.)

Similar words: risk, peril

Opposites: safety

Common phrases: in danger, out of danger, danger of something, face danger

A person or thing that could hurt someone or cause serious damage.

• Broken glass is a danger to children.
• That careless driver is a danger to everyone.
• The guide warned us about hidden dangers.

How to use it: a danger to someone/something (Loose wires are a danger to small children.)

Similar words: threat, hazard

Common phrases: a serious danger, danger to someone, hidden danger, potential danger