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risk
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- pronunciation:
- rIsk
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A risk is a chance that you will get hurt or lose something important to you.
Some sports have risks. In skiing, there is a risk of falling and breaking an arm or leg.Lauren didn't want to take the risk of getting the new rug dirty, so she left her shoes at the door.- synonyms:
- danger, peril
- antonyms:
- safety
- similar words:
- chance
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| related words: |
adventure, danger, hazard, possibility, threat |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
risks, risking, risked |
| definition 1: |
When you risk something of value to you, you accept that you might lose it because of your choice to do another thing that puts it in danger. People sometimes risk a good thing because another thing is even more important to them.
The firefighters risked their lives to put out the forest fire.The journalist risked his career by criticizing the popular mayor of the city.The man risked a lot of money on the bet, but this time he was lucky and won.- synonyms:
- endanger, gamble
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| definition 2: |
When you risk a bad thing, you accept that it might happen.
The sailor risked punishment when he did not obey his captain's order. |
| related words: |
afford, bet, endanger, expose, pledge, try |
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