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dangerously

adv. manner
B1 Intermediate US //ˈdeɪndʒɝəsɫi// UK //dˈeɪndʒəɹəsli// dan·ger·ous·ly

adv. in a way that involves a high risk of harm or injury.

adv. in a manner that presents a significant threat to safety or well-being; often used with 'close' to indicate proximity to a hazard.


SIMPLE

The car was driving dangerously fast.

CONTEXTUAL

The hikers walked dangerously close to the cliff edge.

COMPLEX

The chemical plant operated dangerously near its maximum capacity, leaving little room for error.

Synonyms
Origin

From dangerous + -ly.

Usage

Often modifies adjectives like 'close' or 'high' to indicate proximity to a limit.

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