انگریزی

risk

gb/ɹˈɪsk/ us/ɹˈɪsk/
B1 انگریزی
~ 900
معانی
0 معانی
اسم B1 state
1

possibility of harm or loss

The chance that something bad will happen.

استعمال کا انداز: at risk of [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'risk' with 'danger'. 'Risk' refers to the possibility of harm, while 'danger' is the actual presence of harm.
ہم معنی الفاظ
danger (Implies exposure to harm, often more immediate or severe than 'risk'.) | hazard (Often used for physical or environmental dangers; more concrete than 'risk'.)
متضاد الفاظ
safety (Refers to being protected from harm, the opposite state of being at risk.)
لفظی تراکیب
at risk |risk of injury |high risk |risk management |take a risk
موضوعات
safety |business |health |daily life |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • There is a high risk of flooding in this area.
  • Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer.
  • Investors are worried about the risk of losing money.
  • The project carries some financial risks.
  • Children are at risk of dehydration in hot weather.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • There is a risk of rain today.
  • Smoking is a risk to your health.
  • Driving fast can be a big risk.
  • He took a risk to help his friend.
فعل B2 action
2

expose to possible harm or loss

To do something that might cause bad results.

استعمال کا انداز: risk [something] by [doing something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use 'risk' without an object when a specific thing being risked should be stated, e.g., 'He risked to fall' (incorrect) instead of 'He risked falling'.
ہم معنی الفاظ
endanger (Focuses on causing danger rather than taking a chance.) | jeopardize (More formal; stresses putting something important in danger.)
متضاد الفاظ
protect (Means to keep safe from harm, the opposite of risking.)
لفظی تراکیب
risk your life |risk losing |risk injury |risk everything
موضوعات
daily life |safety |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • He risked his life to save the child.
  • You shouldn't risk your health by working too much.
  • They risk losing everything if they invest in that scheme.
  • She risked injury by climbing without safety gear.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • He risked his life to save her.
  • Don't risk your health for money.
  • She risked losing her job by speaking out.
گرامر
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risk
IPA
GB/ɹˈɪsk/
US/ɹˈɪsk/
ہجا بندی اور زور
risk (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (risk)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: risk
  • Plural: risk, risks
Verb
  • Base: risk
  • 3rd Person Singular: risks
  • Present Participle: risking
  • Past: risked
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
risks noun risking verb risked verb
Core family
risky adjective B1
Related words
riskiness noun
عبارات

at risk

1
/ˈæt ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase

in danger of harm or loss

In a situation where something bad could happen.

مثالیں
  • The species is at risk due to habitat loss.
  • Children are at risk from second-hand smoke.

at your own risk

1
/ˈæt jˈʊɹ ˈoʊn ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase

without others being responsible for danger

Used to say that you are responsible for any bad result if you do something.

مثالیں
  • You can swim here, but it's at your own risk.
  • Visitors enter the area at their own risk.

risk it

1
/ɹˈɪsk ˈɪt/
fixed phrase informal

try despite possible danger or loss

To decide to do something even though it might have a bad result.

مثالیں
  • I don't have an umbrella, but I'll risk it and walk home.
  • She decided to risk it and speak in front of the class.

run the risk

1
/ɹˈʌn ðə ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase

knowingly accept possible danger

To do something even though you know it could cause trouble or harm.

مثالیں
  • If you lie, you run the risk of losing their trust.
  • We run the risk of missing the flight if we don't leave now.

take a risk

1
/tˈeɪk ə ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase

do something with possible danger

To do something even though it might be dangerous or cause problems.

مثالیں
  • Sometimes you have to take a risk to achieve your goals.
  • She took a risk by starting her own business.

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