risk (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /rɪsk/
Definition
The possibility of something bad happening.
Examples
Investing all your money in one company is a huge risk.
There is a high risk of flooding in this area.
He took a risk by quitting his job to start his own business.
How to Use risk
- risk of (prepositional phrase)
- The possibility that a specific negative event will happen. — "There is a risk of side effects from this medication."
- risk doing something (phrasal verb)
- To do something that might have a negative consequence. — "He risked being caught when he climbed the fence."
- incur risk (collocation)
- To accept or be exposed to a risk. — "By investing in startups, you incur significant risk."
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