CEFR B1

risks

noun

Meaning

The possibility of something bad happening or of suffering harm or loss.

Investing in startups carries significant financial risks.
The company is taking steps to mitigate the risks associated with the new product launch.

Synonyms: danger, hazard, peril

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪsks/

The possibility of something bad happening or of suffering harm or loss.

Investing in startups carries significant financial risks.
The company is taking steps to mitigate the risks associated with the new product launch.
She was aware of the risks involved but decided to proceed anyway.

risk of (prepositional phrase): The possibility of experiencing a particular negative event. — "There is a high risk of flooding in this area."
risk doing something (collocation): To do something that might have a bad result. — "He risked being late for the meeting."
risk something (collocation): To expose something to danger or harm. — "She risked her reputation to defend her friend."

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