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[U] ~ (of sth) the possibility of sth happening that will injure, harm or kill sb, or damage or destroy sth: Danger! Keep Out! ◆ Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. ◆ animals in danger of extinction ◆ Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die).
[C, U] ~ of sth
~ that the possibility of sth bad or unpleasant happening: There is no danger of a bush fire now. ◆ The building is in danger of collapsing. ◆ How many factory workers are in danger of losing their jobs? ◆ There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return. ◆ 'Nicky won't find out, will she?' 'Oh, no, there's no danger of that.'
[C] ~ (to sb/sth) a person or thing that may cause damage, or harm sb: Smoking is a serious danger to health. ◆ Police said the man was a danger to the public. ◆ the hidden dangers in your home
See also ENDANGER
Idioms: be on / off the danger list (BrE) to be so ill that you may die; to no longer be very ill

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