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risks

n. C / U
A2 Elementary US //ˈɹɪsks// UK //ɹˈɪsks// risks

n. the possibility that something bad or dangerous might happen. You take a risk when you do something that could have a negative result.

n. the possibility of loss, injury, or other adverse consequences. Often used to describe the calculated probability of a negative outcome in financial or safety contexts.


SIMPLE

Smoking poses many serious health risks.

CONTEXTUAL

Investors must weigh the potential for high returns against the significant risks of losing their capital.

COMPLEX

While the project offers substantial rewards, the environmental risks associated with deep-sea drilling remain a primary concern for the local regulatory bodies.

Synonyms
Pitfall

he made a riskhe took a riskLearners often use the verb 'make' with risk, but the standard collocation is 'take a risk' or 'run a risk'.

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