dangerous
[ deyn-jer-uhs, deynj-ruhs ]
/ ˈdeɪn dʒər əs, ˈdeɪndʒ rəs /
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dangerous
/ (ˈdeɪndʒərəs) /
adjective
causing danger; perilous
Derived forms of dangerous
dangerously, adverbdangerousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Idioms and Phrases with dangerous
dangerous
see little knowledge is a dangerous thing; live dangerously.
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