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The sign warned of danger near the cliff.
What does Danger mean?
Danger means risk of harm.
Dictionary definition
The possibility of harm, injury, or serious trouble.
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Danger in a sentence
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Crossing without looking can create danger.
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Stories build tension by showing characters close to danger.
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What does danger mean?
Danger means risk of harm.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to danger?
The choice "risk" is closest in meaning because danger means risk of harm.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for danger?
The choice "safety" is a strong contrast because danger means risk of harm.
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dayn · jer · strongest beat: dayn
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WordDanger.
Partnoun.
MeaningDanger means risk of harm.
ExampleExample: The sign warned of danger near the cliff.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dayn · jer
- Strongest beat
- dayn
- Ending
- jer
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dayn.
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Word family
Danger word family
Base word
danger
adjective
dangerous
Likely to cause harm.
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Hint for students
Danger means the chance of being hurt, harmed, or in trouble.
Common mix-up
Danger is not the same as damage. Danger is the risk before or during harm; damage is harm that has happened.
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Write one sentence that shows danger without using the word danger. Model sentence: The thin ice could crack and make someone fall into the cold water. Clue words: thin ice, could crack, fall, cold water Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a real risk of harm?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The warning sign told hikers there was danger near the cliff.' Why does danger fit better than safety?
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