Words / B1

RISK/rɪsk/

Risk is the chance that something bad may happen. A risk of ice; take a risk; at risk. Danger is more immediate and serious. Chance can be good or bad. As a verb: risk losing money. Risky is the adjective. Do not write “risk to fail” — use risk + -ing.

Meaning

The chance that something bad may happen.

Examples

• “There is a risk of ice on the road.”
• “There is a high risk of delays this morning.”
• “You risk missing the train if you wait.”

Good to know

a risk of + noun. take a risk. at risk. Verb: risk + -ing. Immediate: danger.

Near in meaning

danger

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