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Definition dangerously in American English

dangerously adverb

adverb
/ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/
1

to such a degree that harm, death, damage, or destruction is possible

Example

Her blood pressure was climbing dangerously high.

Example

He was standing dangerously close to the machine.

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2

in a way that is likely to harm someone or to damage something

Example

Rimmington denied that he was driving dangerously last night.

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Definition dangerously in American English