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endangered

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛnˈdeɪndʒɝd// UK //ɛndˈeɪndʒəd// en·dan·gered

v. used to describe a type of animal or plant that might soon disappear from the world forever. You use this when there are very few of a species left alive.

v. at risk of extinction, specifically in a biological or environmental context. Often used to describe species whose population has declined to a critical level.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly modifies nouns like 'species', 'habitat', or 'animals'.

Pitfall

The tiger is an endanger animalThe tiger is an endangered animalLearners often use the verb 'endanger' instead of the participial adjective 'endangered' to describe the status of a species.

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