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Hazard - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

hazard

/ˈhæzərd/ /ˈhæzəd/

Definition:

A potential source of danger or risk that could cause harm or damage.

Synonyms:

danger, risk, peril, threat

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

safety, security

Common Collocations:

health hazard, fire hazard, occupational hazard, hazard warning, hazard perception

Derivatives:

hazardous, hazardously

Usage Tips:

Use "hazard" as a noun for risks or as a verb to mean venture or dare something risky.

Common Phrases:

hazard a guess, at all hazards, take a hazard

Etymology:

From Old French "hasard," meaning a game of chance; later evolved to mean risk or danger.

Examples:

  • 1. The icy road is a serious driving hazard.
  • 2. Chemicals in the lab must be labeled to avoid any hazard.
  • 3. He didn’t want to hazard a guess without more information.
  • 4. Smoking near flammable materials is a fire hazard.

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