Word
dangerously
Phoneticsdan·ger·ous·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdeɪndʒɝəsɫi/
UK/dˈeɪndʒəɹəsli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
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.
Examples
“The car was driving dangerously fast.”
“The hikers walked dangerously close to the cliff edge.”
“The chemical plant operated dangerously near its maximum capacity, leaving little room for error.”
Examples
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.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “dangerously” in context.
Usage
Often modifies adjectives like 'close' or 'high' to indicate proximity to a limit.
Etymology
From dangerous + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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