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dangerous

adjective

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Meaning

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Likely to cause harm or injury; not safe.

Example Sentence

Walking alone at night in that part of the city can be dangerous.

Usage Note

Used to describe situations, objects, or actions that have the potential to cause harm, injury, or damage. It warns people to be cautious or avoid them.

Synonyms

risky unsafe hazardous perilous threatening harmful

Antonyms

safe secure harmless protected risk-free unhazardous

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