endangered
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5The 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.
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.
Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.
Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: endanger
Exemplos
The heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.
everydayThe heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.
The CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.
businessThe CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.
Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.
academicRapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.
The defendant's actions clearly endangered the lives of the bystanders during the high-speed chase.
formalThe defendant's actions clearly endangered the lives of the bystanders during the high-speed chase.
Don't drive so fast; you're going to endanger us all just to save five minutes!
informalDon't drive so fast; you're going to endanger us all just to save five minutes!
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
critically endangered
critically endangered
endangered species list
endangered species list
endanger one's reputation
endanger one's reputation
Frequentemente confundido com
Dangerous describes something that causes harm (active), while endangered describes something that is at risk of receiving harm (passive/state).
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).
Erros comuns
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.'
Dica de memorização
Think of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to put into.' To endanger is to 'put into danger.'
Origem da palavra
Derived from the prefix 'en-' (into) combined with the Middle English 'daunger' (power, peril).
Padrões gramaticais
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: endanger
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