Meaning & use
risk
The possibility of loss, harm, or danger resulting from an action or decision.
See it in a sentence
Investors must weigh the risk of losing money against the chance of a high return.
Doctors explained the risks of the surgery before asking for her consent.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'risk' is followed by a noun or gerund, not an infinitive: 'risk losing,' never 'risk to lose.'
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
safetysecurity
Another way to use it
2. verb
To expose someone or something to the possibility of loss or harm.
She decided to risk her savings on a small business of her own.
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