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It is dangerous to run into the street.
What does Dangerous mean?
Dangerous means not safe.
Dictionary definition
Likely to cause harm, injury, or serious trouble.
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Dangerous in a sentence
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The sign warned hikers about a dangerous trail.
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Writers often use dangerous situations to create tension in a story.
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What does dangerous mean?
Dangerous means something may cause harm, injury, or trouble.
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Which sentence uses dangerous correctly?
This sentence uses dangerous to mean unsafe or risky.
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Which word is an antonym of dangerous?
Safe means protected from harm, which is the opposite of dangerous.
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Dangerous
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dayn · jer · us · strongest beat: dayn
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WordDangerous.
Partadjective.
MeaningDangerous means not safe.
ExampleExample: It is dangerous to run into the street.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dayn · jer · us
- Strongest beat
- dayn
- Ending
- us
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dayn.
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Dangerous means not safe.
Common mix-up
Dangerous is not the same as safe. Dangerous means dangerous means not safe.
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Read this model sentence: The sign warned hikers about a dangerous trail. Clue words: sign, warned, hikers. Underline clue words that show attention, safety, checking, or avoiding mistakes. Now write one new sentence that shows dangerous without using the word dangerous. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show dangerous?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The sign warned hikers about a dangerous trail." Why does dangerous fit better than safe?
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