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Definition dangerously in British 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.

Example

Your father is dangerously ill and may not survive the night.

Synonyms and related words
dangerous harmful disastrous
2

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

Example

Rimmington denied that he was driving dangerously last night.

Synonyms and related words
dangerous harmful disastrous
Definition dangerously in British English