risk
risk
chance of harm
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risk with Russian translation
risk usage examples
Существует риск оползней на горной тропе после сильного дождя.
There is a risk of landslides on the mountain path after heavy rain.
Мы не брали на себя риск переходить по замёрзшему озеру.
We didn't take the risk of crossing the frozen lake.
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risk belongs to the topic "Tourism and Adventures". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
risk synonyms
Related words worth learning together
immediate threat of harm or injury; often more concrete and urgent than 'risk'
The guide warned us of the danger of falling rocks on the trail.
possibility of something happening; neutral and can be positive or negative, unlike 'risk' which implies potential harm
There's a good chance we'll see whales on this trip, but it's not guaranteed.
a source or condition that may cause harm (often used in technical or formal contexts)
Wet rocks are a serious hazard for climbers on this coast.
great danger or serious risk; often literary or dramatic in tone
They sailed into peril when the storm struck at night.
a person, thing or situation that could cause harm; emphasizes the source or potential for harm
Rising sea levels are a long-term threat to coastal villages.
state of being subjected to something harmful (focuses on being exposed rather than the chance of harm)
Prolonged exposure to cold increases the risk of hypothermia for hikers.
the state of being open to harm or damage; emphasizes susceptibility rather than the chance itself
The campsite's vulnerability to flooding made it a poor choice after heavy rains.
What's the difference
How is risk different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce risk and what this word means
risk means risk. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce risk
/ˈrɪsk/
risk translation
risk
risk examples
There is a risk of landslides on the mountain path after heavy rain.
risk transcription
/ˈrɪsk/, /ˈrɪsk/
Questions about this word
risk meaning: what does it mean?
chance of harm
risk pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
risk is pronounced as /ˈrɪsk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
risk definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
There is a risk of landslides on the mountain path after heavy rain. Translation: Существует риск оползней на горной тропе после сильного дождя.
Is risk part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
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Is risk part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?
Yes, risk can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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