Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with danger in American Collocation
danger
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
serious
He realises that he is in grave danger.
slight
There is relatively little danger from road traffic here.
always present
The risk of getting bogged down in mud was an ever-present danger.
possible
The petrol pumps were banished some years ago because of the potential danger to the public.
obvious/not obvious
There are obvious dangers if you a a learner or not a strong swimmer – do not get out of your depth.
now
I don’t think she’s in any immediate danger.
soon
She appeared to warn him of impending danger.
forming part of something
I don’t need to point out the dangers that are inherent in such a scheme.
be a danger
The presence of an asbestos does not in itself constitute any danger.
be in danger
Any business that does not protect the security of its data is flirting with danger.
cause danger
Civilian lives were being put in danger.
involve danger
This is a strategy that is fraught with danger.
avoid danger
This leaflet gives advice on spotting the signs of carbon monoxide and avoiding the dangers.
protect someone or something from danger
We do not allow smoking on the premises, to protect visitors from the dangers of passive smoking.
realize or see the danger
The boatmen, realising the danger of capsizing, quickly pushed the boat a few feet out from the bank.
not realize the danger
Don’t underestimate the danger of playing with fire.
reduce or remove danger
Journalists must take hard decisions about the risks they face, although everything is done to minimize the dangers.
tell someone about danger
I’m here to underline those dangers and to to help you avoid putting yourself at risk.
exaggerate a danger
They tend to exaggerate the dangers in their minds.