B2 verb Neutral

endangered

/ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒər/

To put someone or something at risk or in a situation where they could be harmed, damaged, or destroyed. In environmental contexts, it specifically refers to species that are at high risk of becoming extinct in the near future.

Ejemplos

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1

The heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.

The heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.

2

The CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.

The CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.

3

Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.

Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
endangerment
Verb
endanger
Adjetivo
endangered
Relacionado
danger
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Truco para recordar

Think of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to put into.' To endanger is to 'put into danger.'

Quiz rápido

Pollution and climate change continue to _______ the survival of coral reefs worldwide.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: endanger

Ejemplos

1

The heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.

everyday

The heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.

2

The CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.

business

The CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.

3

Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.

academic

Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.

4

The defendant's actions clearly endangered the lives of the bystanders during the high-speed chase.

formal

The defendant's actions clearly endangered the lives of the bystanders during the high-speed chase.

5

Don't drive so fast; you're going to endanger us all just to save five minutes!

informal

Don't drive so fast; you're going to endanger us all just to save five minutes!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
endangerment
Verb
endanger
Adjetivo
endangered
Relacionado
danger

Colocaciones comunes

endanger lives endanger lives
endanger the environment endanger the environment
seriously endanger seriously endanger
endanger the future endanger the future
endanger safety endanger safety

Frases Comunes

critically endangered

critically endangered

endangered species list

endangered species list

endanger one's reputation

endanger one's reputation

Se confunde a menudo con

endangered vs dangerous

Dangerous describes something that causes harm (active), while endangered describes something that is at risk of receiving harm (passive/state).

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Notas de uso

Use 'endanger' as a transitive verb (it needs an object). The past participle 'endangered' is most commonly used as an adjective, especially when referring to animals (e.g., endangered species).

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the noun 'danger' as a verb. Instead of saying 'Don't danger the animals,' you must use 'Don't endanger the animals.'

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Truco para recordar

Think of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to put into.' To endanger is to 'put into danger.'

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the prefix 'en-' (into) combined with the Middle English 'daunger' (power, peril).

Patrones gramaticales

transitive verb (requires an object) often used in passive voice: 'to be endangered by...' regular verb: endangered (past), endangering (present participle)
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, the 'Endangered Species Act' is a significant piece of environmental legislation that people often refer to in political and scientific discussions.

Quiz rápido

Pollution and climate change continue to _______ the survival of coral reefs worldwide.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: endanger

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multihabacy

C1

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foretheist

C1

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C1

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adnegation

C1

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synannous

C1

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unsumcide

C1

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innascible

C1

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C1

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