danger
nounUK /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/
US /ˈdeɪn.dʒɚ/
A danger is something that could hurt you.
The sign warned us about the danger of swimming in the river.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The chance that something bad will happen.
There is a danger of rain later today.
3. A person or thing that may cause harm.
That broken ladder is a danger to anyone who climbs it.
4. A situation where someone could be hurt or lose something.
The firefighters put themselves in danger to save the family.