English Dictionary
Definition risk in British English
risk
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
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
▪ calculated, grave, greater, high, increased, potential, real, serious, significant, unacceptable
▪ avoid, carry, eliminate, entail, increase, involve, minimize, pose, reduce, run, take
The noun risk is never followed by an infinitive. Use the pattern the/a risk of doing something:
✗ Smokers themselves have a high risk to get cancer.
✓ Smokers themselves have a high risk of getting cancer.
✗ If you eat too much you run the risk to have serious health problems.
✓ If you eat too much you run the risk of having serious health problems.
➡ risk
the possibility that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen
The risk of developing lung cancer from smoking is a serious one.
There is no risk that the virus can be transferred from patient to doctor.
You can reduce the risk of heart disease by exercising regularly.
All outdoor activities carry an element of risk.
Some of these restaurants are a clear health risk to diners.
Large quantities of such material constitute a potential fire risk.
