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risk
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- pronunciation:
- rIsk
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a chance of getting hurt or losing something.
Smoking increases a person's risk of getting lung disease.- synonyms:
- hazard
- antonyms:
- safety
- similar words:
- chance
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| related words: |
adventure, possibility |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
risks, risking, risked |
| definition: |
to put someone or something in danger.
She risked her life to climb the mountain. |
| related words: |
bet, try |
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