risk

Use the word "risk" when a situation is dangerous or when the outcome is not certain.

You can use this word as a verb:

• A man risked his life to save his son from drowning.
• The family across the street risks losing their house to foreclosure.
• Jim will risk losing a lot of money if he invests in that company.
• He’s risking his own money.
• Don’t risk your health by smoking.
• Mary risks losing her job by taking so many days off.
• A person who risks the lives of others is irresponsible.

This word is commonly used as a noun:

• She takes too many risks.
• John thought that working as a contractor in Iraq was worth the risk.
• There’s very little risk of losing your money if it’s in the bank.
• Robert is taking a big risk by starting his own business.
• Risks associated with mountain climbing are well known.

To make the adjective form for this word add "y" to the end of "risk."

• He’s engaging in risky behavior.
• She made a risky decision.
• This is too risky. Let’s not do this.
• It’s risky to skate on thin ice.

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May 28, 2013