Basic Details
Word: Danger
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The possibility of harm or injury; something that is unsafe.
Synonyms: Risk, threat, hazard
Antonyms: Safety, security, protection
Idioms and Phrases
- In danger: In a situation where harm or danger may occur. Example: "The endangered animals are in danger of extinction if we do not protect their habitat."
- Danger ahead: A warning that something bad may happen soon. Example: "The sign on the road warned of danger ahead due to heavy rain."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Climbing steep mountains can put hikers in danger if they are not careful.
Example 2: There was a danger of flooding after the heavy rain, so everyone was advised to stay indoors.
Example 3: The lifeguard sounded the whistle to alert everyone that there was a danger in the water.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "danger" comes from the Latin word "dominus," meaning "lord or master"? This reflects the control that danger has over people in threatening situations.
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "danger" mean?
a) A safe place
b) The possibility of harm or injury
c) A fun game
d) A beautiful landscape
Answer: b) The possibility of harm or injury
2. Which of these is a synonym of "danger"?
a) Safety
b) Gold
c) Hazard
d) Friend
Answer: c) Hazard
3. Which word is an antonym of "danger"?
a) Risk
b) Threat
c) Security
d) Hazard
Answer: c) Security
4. Which sentence uses "danger" correctly?
a) The danger of the cliff made the hike exciting.
b) The danger of my phone is charging.
c) The danger was racing down the street.
d) The danger played in the park.
Answer: a) The danger of the cliff made the hike exciting.
5. What does "danger ahead" mean?
a) A warning of something bad that may happen soon
b) A sign of good fortune
c) An announcement of a celebration
d) A reminder to be happy
Answer: a) A warning of something bad that may happen soon
