Word
endangered
Phoneticsen·dan·gered, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛnˈdeɪndʒɝd/
UK/ɛndˈeɪndʒəd/
Ecology
Definition
adj. describes a type of animal or plant that may soon disappear from the world because there are so few left.
adj. denoting a species or population at serious risk of extinction. Often used in formal environmental and biological contexts.
Examples
“The giant panda is a famous endangered species.”
“Conservationists are working hard to protect the endangered sea turtles nesting on these beaches.”
“The construction of the new dam threatened several endangered aquatic species, sparking a heated debate between industrial developers and environmental activists.”
Examples
simple
“The giant panda is a famous endangered species.”
contextual
“Conservationists are working hard to protect the endangered sea turtles nesting on these beaches.”
complex
“The construction of the new dam threatened several endangered aquatic species, sparking a heated debate between industrial developers and environmental activists.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “endangered” in context.
Usage
Often used before a noun like 'species', 'habitat', or 'animals'.
Real-World Examples
“Surrounded by the Great Lakes and home to rare prairie fen wetlands, the state has become one of the last strongholds for some of North America's most endangered butterflies.” “Gray wolves were listed under the Endangered Species Act of the 1970s, which set the stage for their recovery and return to the park and the Northern Rockies region.” “North Atlantic right whales are among the most endangered whale species on the planet; only about 380 remain in the wild.” “The species is now endangered, and the European Union has completely banned its harvesting.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Domain
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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