dangerously (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/
Definition
In a way that involves risk of harm, injury, or death.
Examples
The storm was approaching dangerously close to the coast.
He spoke too loudly and dangerously near the sleeping baby.
The company's financial situation was deteriorating dangerously.
How to Use dangerously
- dangerously close (collocation)
- Very near to something, to the point of being risky. — "The car was driving dangerously close to the cliff edge."
- dangerously high (collocation)
- To an extreme or risky level (often used with measurements like temperature, price, etc.). — "The cost of living has risen dangerously high."
- dangerously low (collocation)
- To an extreme or risky level (often used with measurements like blood pressure, stock, etc.). — "Her energy levels were dangerously low after the illness."
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