hazard
gb/hˈæzɚd/ us/hˈæzɚd/
B2
Inglês
~ 7400
Aceções
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Nome
B2
entity
1
a danger or risk
Something that can hurt people or damage things.
Padrão de uso:
a hazard to [someone/something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "hazard" to mean any kind of "chance" (for example, "the hazard of winning"). In modern English, "hazard" almost always suggests a negative possibility (harm or damage). For neutral or positive chances, use "chance" or "possibility" instead.
Sinónimos
danger (Very general word for something that can cause harm; slightly more common and basic than "hazard".)
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risk (Focuses more on the chance that something bad will happen, not just the thing that may cause it.)
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threat (Often suggests a more active or intentional source of harm, especially from people or groups.)
Antónimos
safety (A state where there is little or no danger or hazard.)
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protection (Something that keeps people or things safe from hazards.)
Colocações
fire hazard
|health hazard
|safety hazard
|occupational hazard
|environmental hazard
|trip hazard
Temas
safety
|work
|health
|environment
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Exemplos
- Loose cables on the floor are a serious trip hazard.
- The factory was closed because of multiple fire hazards.
- These chemicals are a health hazard if they are not stored correctly.
- Living next to the busy road is a hazard for small children.
- Warning signs were put up to mark potential rockfall hazards along the trail.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Smoking is a health hazard.
- Ice on the road is a driving hazard.
- This broken step is a hazard to old people.
- The company must remove all safety hazards from the office.
- Wet floors can be a slip hazard in the kitchen.
Verbo
C1
action
2
to risk something valuable
To risk something important, so that you might lose it or damage it.
Padrão de uso:
to hazard [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "hazard" as a verb in very casual speech where native speakers would almost always say "risk" (for example, "Dont hazard it" sounds formal or literary). In everyday conversation, "risk" is usually more natural.
Sinónimos
risk (The most direct and common equivalent; slightly less formal than "hazard" in this sense.)
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endanger (Focuses more on creating danger, especially to people or animals, rather than on losing money or status.)
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venture (Often used about risking money, a business project, or an opinion; somewhat formal and literary.)
Antónimos
protect (Means to keep someone or something safe from risk or harm, the opposite of exposing it to hazard.)
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safeguard (A more formal word for taking action to prevent risk or damage.)
Colocações
hazard your life
|hazard everything
|hazard his reputation
|hazard a large sum
|hazard their future
Temas
risk
|safety
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- He was not prepared to hazard his career for such a risky deal.
- They hazarded their savings on a start-up that quickly failed.
- Rescuers were forced to hazard their lives to reach the trapped climbers.
- I am not going to hazard our friendship over a business argument.
- No responsible leader would hazard the countrys stability for short-term gain.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He did not want to hazard his job.
- They hazarded all their money on one project.
- She would not hazard her health for a little extra money.
- The driver hazarded his life by driving so fast in the rain.
- We should not hazard our safety just to save a few minutes.
Verbo
C1
action
3
to make a cautious guess
To give a guess or opinion, even though you are not sure it is right.
Padrão de uso:
to hazard [a guess/an estimate] (that [clause])
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say only "I hazard" without the object, but in this sense it is almost always used as "hazard a guess", "hazard an estimate", or a similar phrase. It is also more formal than simple "guess", so in casual speech "I guess" is usually preferred.
Sinónimos
venture (Used with objects like "a guess" or "an opinion"; slightly formal and close in tone to "hazard" here.)
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speculate (Suggests guessing based on limited information, often about the future or about reasons for something.)
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guess (Most general and neutral word; less formal than "hazard a guess".)
Antónimos
withhold (Means to not give a guess or opinion, the opposite of "hazarding" one.)
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stay silent (Means choosing not to speak or offer a view at all.)
Colocações
hazard a guess
|hazard an estimate
|hazard a prediction
|hazard a rough figure
Temas
communication
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- I would hazard a guess that hes over fifty.
- If I had to hazard an estimate, Id say the repairs will cost around $2,000.
- Can you hazard a guess as to why the project failed?
- Few analysts would hazard a prediction about the election result at this stage.
- Im not an expert, but Ill hazard a guess that the problem is with the battery.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I will hazard a guess that she is late because of the traffic.
- Can you hazard a guess about the total cost?
- He did not even want to hazard a guess about the answer.
- If I hazard a guess, I think it will rain tomorrow.
- The doctor would not hazard a guess without more tests.
Nome
technical
B2
entity
4
a golf obstacle area
In golf, a part of the course like water or sand that makes the game harder and can give you a penalty.
Padrão de uso:
a hazard on [the course]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "hazard" with "bunker" and use them as exact synonyms. A bunker is a specific kind of sand hazard, while "hazard" is a broader rules term that includes water and other difficult areas.
Sinónimos
obstacle (General word for something that makes progress difficult; not specific to golf rules.)
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bunker (A specific type of sand hazard on a golf course.)
Antónimos
fairway (The main, easy-to-play area of a golf hole, contrasted with hazards.)
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green (The smooth area around the hole where there are normally no hazards.)
Colocações
water hazard
|sand hazard
|fairway hazard
|golf hazard
Temas
sports
|games
Exemplos
- His ball landed in a water hazard beside the green.
- The new course has more hazards to challenge experienced players.
- She carefully played over the sand hazard to reach the fairway.
- A poorly judged shot sent the ball straight into the hazard.
- Designers added several hazards to increase the course difficulty.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My ball went into the water hazard.
- There is a big sand hazard near the hole.
- This golf course has many hazards.
- He hit the ball over the hazard.
- She tried to avoid the hazard on the left.
Nome
technical
C2
action
5
a scoring shot in billiards
In English billiards, a shot where a ball goes into a pocket and gives you points.
Padrão de uso:
to make/play [a] hazard
Erro comum:
This use of "hazard" is quite specialized and can be confused with the general sense of "danger". In modern usage, players more often talk about "potting" balls, so learners may rarely need this term.
Sinónimos
pot (Common verb and noun for scoring by putting a ball into a pocket; more general than the specialized term "hazard".)
Antónimos
miss (Failing to pot a ball, the opposite of successfully making a hazard.)
Colocações
play a hazard
|lose by a hazard
|win by a hazard
Temas
sports
|games
Exemplos
- He won the frame with a final hazard into the top corner pocket.
- The commentator noted that it was a difficult hazard to attempt from that angle.
- She tried a long hazard but the ball rattled in the jaws of the pocket.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He scored with a hazard into the corner pocket.
- The player missed the hazard and lost the game.
- It was not easy to make a hazard from that distance.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
hazard
IPA
GB/hˈæzɚd/
US/hˈæzɚd/
Sílabas e acento
haz - ard (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (haz)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: hazard
- Plural: hazards
Verb
- Base: hazard
- 3rd Person Singular: hazards
- Present Participle: hazarding
- Past: hazarded
Família de palavras
Expressões
at hazard
1/ˈæt hˈæzɚd/
idiom
literary
in danger; at risk
In danger; at risk of harm or loss.
Exemplos
- Their whole plan was now at hazard.
- The delay put the mission at hazard.
environmental hazard
1/ɪnvˌaɪɹənmˈɛntəl hˈæzɚd/
fixed phrase
something dangerous to the environment
Something that can harm nature, animals, or the land, air, or water.
Exemplos
- Improper waste disposal can create serious environmental hazards.
- The oil spill is an environmental hazard to marine life.
fire hazard
1/fˈaɪɚ hˈæzɚd/
fixed phrase
something likely to cause fire
Something that could easily start a fire or make a fire more likely.
Exemplos
- Old wiring in the house can be a serious fire hazard.
- Blocking the emergency exit with boxes is a fire hazard.
hazard a guess
1/hˈæzɚd ə ɡˈɛs/
fixed phrase
to make a cautious guess
To give a guess, even though you are not sure it is right.
Exemplos
- If I had to hazard a guess, Id say shes in her late thirties.
- Can you hazard a guess as to why the meeting was canceled?
hazard lights
1/hˈæzɚd lˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
flashing warning lights on a vehicle
The lights on a car that flash on and off to warn other drivers of danger or that the car has stopped.
Exemplos
- He pulled over and turned on his hazard lights.
- Use your hazard lights if your car breaks down on the highway.
health hazard
1/hˈɛlθ hˈæzɚd/
fixed phrase
something dangerous to health
Something that can make people sick or damage their health.
Exemplos
- The report says that polluted air is a major health hazard in big cities.
- Doctors warned that the chemicals could be a health hazard for children.
natural hazard
1/nˈæt͡ʃɚəl hˈæzɚd/
fixed phrase
technical
harmful natural event
A natural event, like a flood or earthquake, that can cause damage or kill people.
Exemplos
- Floods and earthquakes are common natural hazards in this region.
- The map shows areas most at risk from natural hazards.
safety hazard
1/sˈeɪfti hˈæzɚd/
fixed phrase
something that may cause accidents
Something that can cause an accident or injury.
Exemplos
- Broken glass on the floor is a safety hazard.
- The inspector pointed out several safety hazards in the warehouse.
trip hazard
1/tɹˈɪp hˈæzɚd/
fixed phrase
object likely to make people trip
Something on the floor that people can easily catch their foot on and fall.
Exemplos
- Cables running across the walkway are a trip hazard.
- Please move that box; its a trip hazard in the corridor.
water hazard
1/wˈɔtɚ hˈæzɚd/
fixed phrase
technical
golf obstacle with water
In golf, a place with water, like a pond, that makes the game harder and can give you a penalty.
Exemplos
- Her shot went straight into the water hazard.
- There is a large water hazard in front of the green on the 18th hole.
occupational hazard
1/ɑkjəpˈeɪʃənəl hˈæzɚd/
idiom
risk that comes with a job
A risk, danger, or problem that is a normal part of a particular job.
Exemplos
- Losing your voice is an occupational hazard for singers.
- Stress is an occupational hazard for many emergency workers.
occupational hazard
2/ɑkjəpˈeɪʃənəl hˈæzɚd/
idiom
risk that comes with a job
A problem or risk that is normal for a certain kind of job.
Exemplos
- Back pain is an occupational hazard for many nurses.
- Getting calls at all hours is just an occupational hazard of being a doctor.