--- title: D — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 2 description: The 1197 words of the English dictionary under D, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/2/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / D # D — The English dictionary · page 2 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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1:* A valley: a low piece of land lying between hills, often with a stream or river running through it.[↗](../../dale/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* They journeyed over hill and dale.[↗](../../dale/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A stream ran through the green dale.[↗](../../dale/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The village lay in a quiet dale.[↗](../../dale/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **daleth** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* The fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, which means "door" and stands for the number four.[↗](../../daleth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Seven Double Letters, Beth, Gimel, Daleth, Kaph, Pe, Resh, and Tau have each two sounds associated with theui.[↗](../../daleth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../daleth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Seven double letters, Beth, Gimel, Daleth, Kaph, Pé, Resh, and Tau have each two sounds associated with them.[↗](../../daleth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../daleth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · There were formed seven double letters, Beth, Gimel, Daleth, Kaph, Pe, Resh, Tau, each has two voices, either aspirated or softened.[↗](../../daleth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../daleth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **dalmatian** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large dog with short white fur covered in black or brown spots.[↗](../../dalmatian/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Dalmatian: from Dalmatia, a coastal region of Croatia.[↗](../../dalmatian/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A Dalmatian has black spots on white fur.[↗](../../dalmatian/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dalmatian puppies are born without spots.[↗](../../dalmatian/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In the film, Cruella wanted the Dalmatians' fur for a coat.[↗](../../dalmatian/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Fire stations in America sometimes keep a Dalmatian.[↗](../../dalmatian/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dalmatians need lots of exercise.[↗](../../dalmatian/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Split is a city on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia.[↗](../../dalmatian/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **dam** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A dam is a strong wall built across a river to hold back the water, making a lake behind it called a reservoir.[↗](../../dam/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A dam is also a wall of sticks and mud built by beavers across a stream.[↗](../../dam/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To dam a river is to build a dam across it.[↗](../../dam/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A dam is also the mother of an animal such as a horse or dog.[↗](../../dam/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The dam holds back millions of litres of water.[↗](../../dam/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Beavers build dams from sticks and mud.[↗](../../dam/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Water rushing through the dam turns turbines to make electricity.[↗](../../dam/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · After heavy rain, the dam was nearly full.[↗](../../dam/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We dammed the little stream with stones.[↗](../../dam/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In the story, the dam burst and the village flooded.[↗](../../dam/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The lake behind the dam is called a reservoir.[↗](../../dam/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · "Oh, yes, my bonnie lassie," said the mill-dam.[↗](../../dam/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Likewise shalt thou do with thine oxen, and with thy sheep; seven days it shall be with its dam; on the eighth day thou shalt give it Me.[↗](../../dam/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.22.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dam/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, but the young thou mayest take unto thyself; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.[↗](../../dam/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.22.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dam/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And her foundations shall be crushed, all they that make dams shall be grieved in soul.[↗](../../dam/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.19.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dam/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **damage** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Damage is harm done to something so that it is broken, spoiled or weaker.[↗](../../damage/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To damage something means to harm or break it.[↗](../../damage/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Damages (plural) is money a court tells someone to pay for harm they caused.[↗](../../damage/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The storm caused a lot of damage to the roof.[↗](../../damage/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Loud music can damage your ears.[↗](../../damage/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Too much sun can damage your skin.[↗](../../damage/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He damaged his bike when he rode into the wall.[↗](../../damage/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The flood damaged many houses.[↗](../../damage/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Sugar damages your teeth if you don't brush.[↗](../../damage/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Be careful with library books; don't damage them.[↗](../../damage/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Did the hail do any damage to the car?[↗](../../damage/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "Oh, it's quite dry and isn't damaged at all.[↗](../../damage/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And take heed that ye be not slack herein; why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?'[↗](../../damage/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.4.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../damage/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh damage.[↗](../../damage/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.26.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../damage/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage.[↗](../../damage/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings DAN.6.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../damage/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **damask** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A rich cloth with patterns woven into it, used for curtains and tablecloths.[↗](../../damask/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old use) A pinkish-red colour, as in «damask roses».[↗](../../damask/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Everywhere were mirrors, lights, flowers and damask hangings.[↗](../../damask/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The curtains were of damask with gold tassels.[↗](../../damask/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · There were damask roses in the garden.[↗](../../damask/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **dame** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old use) A polite word for an older woman.[↗](../../dame/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A title of honour given to a woman; in fairy tales «Dame» is put before a wise old woman's name.[↗](../../dame/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dame Fortune smiled on the girl.[↗](../../dame/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Old Dame Habetrot came to help her.[↗](../../dame/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The dame gave the children bread and milk.[↗](../../dame/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **damn** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (rude, mild swearing) Said when you are angry, annoyed or disappointed: «Damn\![↗](../../damn/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") I missed the bus.».[↗](../../damn/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (rude) Used to make a word stronger: «a damn good idea», «damn it».[↗](../../damn/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (rude) «Not give a damn»: not care at all.[↗](../../damn/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (religion) To say someone will be punished for ever after death.[↗](../../damn/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (formal) To criticise strongly («the report damned the plan»); adjective «damning» = showing guilt clearly.[↗](../../damn/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* (rude) «Damn\![↗](../../damn/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") I've dropped my keys,» said Dad.[↗](../../damn/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · (rude) «That was a damn good match!»[↗](../../damn/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · (rude) «Damn it, the car won't start.»[↗](../../damn/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · (rude) «He doesn't give a damn about the rules.»[↗](../../damn/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The report damned the company's safety record.[↗](../../damn/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The video was damning evidence against the thief.[↗](../../damn/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **damosel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old use) An old spelling of «damsel»: a young unmarried woman or girl.[↗](../../damosel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The damosel sobbed all night.[↗](../../damosel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A damosel sat by the well and sang.[↗](../../damosel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In old songs a damosel waits for her knight.[↗](../../damosel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **damp** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Damp means a little wet, not fully wet.[↗](../../damp/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Damp is wetness in the air or in the walls of a house, which can make mould grow.[↗](../../damp/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My socks are still damp.[↗](../../damp/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Wipe the table with a damp cloth.[↗](../../damp/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Seeds grow in damp soil.[↗](../../damp/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Woodlice live in damp, dark places.[↗](../../damp/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There is a damp patch on the ceiling.[↗](../../damp/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It was a cold, damp morning.[↗](../../damp/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Hang your damp towel up to dry.[↗](../../damp/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Mould grows on damp walls.[↗](../../damp/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · A rose-bush on the wall like that causes damp.[↗](../../damp/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **dampen** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To dampen something is to make it a little wet.[↗](../../dampen/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To dampen a feeling is to make it weaker or less happy.[↗](../../dampen/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To dampen a sound or a movement is to make it quieter or smaller.[↗](../../dampen/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dampen the cloth before you wipe the table.[↗](../../dampen/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The rain did not dampen our spirits at sports day.[↗](../../dampen/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The bad news dampened everyone's excitement.[↗](../../dampen/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Thick curtains dampen the noise from the street.[↗](../../dampen/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dampen the soil before you plant the seeds.[↗](../../dampen/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Nothing could dampen her joy on her birthday.[↗](../../dampen/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **dampness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Dampness is a slight wetness, being a little wet in a way that is often unpleasant.[↗](../../dampness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Dampness is wet air or wet walls in a building, which can cause mould and smell.[↗](../../dampness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The dampness in the cellar made everything smell musty.[↗](../../dampness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Black mould grew because of the dampness on the wall.[↗](../../dampness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I could feel the dampness of the grass through my jeans.[↗](../../dampness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Dampness in a house can make asthma worse.[↗](../../dampness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cave was cold and full of dampness.[↗](../../dampness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We used a fan to dry out the dampness after the flood.[↗](../../dampness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **damsel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old use) A young unmarried woman or girl; in old stories a maiden, often in trouble and needing a hero.[↗](../../damsel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* A young unmarried woman or girl.[↗](../../damsel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The damsel sobbed and sang all night.[↗](../../damsel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · How now, fair damsel\![↗](../../damsel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The damsel took the flask and did her mistress's bidding.[↗](../../damsel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · And the damsel ran, and told her mother's house according to these words.[↗](../../damsel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.24.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../damsel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · And they said: 'We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.'[↗](../../damsel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.24.57, JPS 1917)[↗](../../damsel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · And Shechem spoke unto his father Hamor, saying: 'Get me this damsel to wife.'[↗](../../damsel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.34.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../damsel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Then said Boaz unto his servant that was set over the reapers: 'Whose damsel is this?'[↗](../../damsel/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings RUT.2.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../damsel/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The singers go before, the minstrels follow after, in the midst of damsels playing upon timbrels.[↗](../../damsel/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.68.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../damsel/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And his father-in-law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days; so they did eat and drink, and lodged there.[↗](../../damsel/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.19.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../damsel/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the damsel ran, and told her mother's house according to these words.[↗](../../damsel/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.24.28, JPS 1917) · The live-long night the damsel sobbed and sang:[↗](../../damsel/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (More English Fairy Tales) · And they said: 'We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.'[↗](../../damsel/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.24.57, JPS 1917) **dance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To dance is to move your body to music.[↗](../../dance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A dance is one set of steps, like a waltz or a tap dance.[↗](../../dance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A dance is also a party where people dance.[↗](../../dance/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Dance is the art of dancing, like ballet.[↗](../../dance/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Tickets to the school dance cost $5.[↗](../../dance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She dances for 2 hours every Saturday.[↗](../../dance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · 30 children came to the dance.[↗](../../dance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Each dance lasts 4 minutes.[↗](../../dance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We learned a new dance in PE.[↗](../../dance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Bees dance to tell other bees where flowers are.[↗](../../dance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They danced all night at the wedding.[↗](../../dance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She goes to ballet dance class.[↗](../../dance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "I don't like dancing," he said.[↗](../../dance/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.[↗](../../dance/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.15.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dance/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Rotation; from חָלֹל to dance round.[↗](../../dance/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../dance/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · As it were a dance of two companies.[↗](../../dance/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings SNG.7.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dance/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And they danced in halting wise about the altar which was made.[↗](../../dance/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.18.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dance/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And whether they sing or dance, all my thoughts are in Thee.[↗](../../dance/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.87.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dance/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **dancer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A dancer is a person who dances, often as a job or a hobby, such as a ballet dancer.[↗](../../dancer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A dancer can also be a small figure or statue of a dancer, often made of china.[↗](../../dancer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There are 24 dancers on the stage.[↗](../../dancer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The dancers stand in 4 rows.[↗](../../dancer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Each dancer needs 2 shoes.[↗](../../dancer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · 5 more dancers joined the group.[↗](../../dancer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She wants to be a ballet dancer.[↗](../../dancer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The dancers bowed at the end.[↗](../../dancer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He is a good dancer.[↗](../../dancer/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Up in the little garret there stands, half-dressed, a little Dancer.[↗](../../dancer/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **dandelion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A dandelion is a common wild plant with a bright yellow flower that turns into a white fluffy ball of seeds, called a clock.[↗](../../dandelion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The lawn is full of yellow dandelions.[↗](../../dandelion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I blew the dandelion clock and the seeds flew away.[↗](../../dandelion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dandelion seeds have tiny parachutes.[↗](../../dandelion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Bees visit dandelions for nectar.[↗](../../dandelion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Rabbits like to eat dandelion leaves.[↗](../../dandelion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A dandelion seed can travel a long way on the wind.[↗](../../dandelion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Some people make a wish when they blow a dandelion.[↗](../../dandelion/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **dandle** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* To bounce or rock a small child gently on the knee or arm.[↗](../../dandle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Is he a child that is dandled?[↗](../../dandle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.31.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dandle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Shall the women eat their fruit, the children that are dandled in the hands?[↗](../../dandle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.2.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dandle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **dane** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (a name) A Dane is a person from Denmark.[↗](../../dane/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (a name) In history, the Danes were Vikings from Denmark who raided and settled in England, Ireland and other places; part of England under their rule was called the Danelaw.[↗](../../dane/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A Great Dane is a breed of very large, tall dog, one of the tallest dogs in the world, gentle despite its size.[↗](../../dane/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A Dane is someone from Denmark.[↗](../../dane/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Danes attacked the monastery on the island.[↗](../../dane/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · King Alfred fought hard against the Danes.[↗](../../dane/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Danelaw was the part of England ruled by the Danes.[↗](../../dane/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our neighbour's Great Dane is taller than me when it stands up.[↗](../../dane/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Scooby-Doo is a Great Dane.[↗](../../dane/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Hans Christian Andersen, who wrote fairy tales, was a Dane.[↗](../../dane/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The Danish language is spoken by Danes.[↗](../../dane/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He was a Dane, the owner of a travelling theatre.[↗](../../dane/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **dang** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (euphemism, informal, US) a mild stand-in for «damn», showing annoyance or surprise.[↗](../../dang/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adverb, US) very («dang good»).[↗](../../dang/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dang it, I missed the bus\![↗](../../dang/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · That's a dang good burger.[↗](../../dang/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The dang car won't start again.[↗](../../dang/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · «Dang!» said the cowboy when he lost his hat.[↗](../../dang/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dang, it's cold out here.[↗](../../dang/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Where'd I put my dang glasses?[↗](../../dang/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "Dang it!" said the fool, as he scratched his head.[↗](../../dang/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **danger** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The chance of being hurt, harmed or killed.[↗](../../danger/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "in danger".[↗](../../danger/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Something or someone that may cause harm.[↗](../../danger/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "Ice is a danger on the roads."[↗](../../danger/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The possibility of something bad happening.[↗](../../danger/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "the danger of rain".[↗](../../danger/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sign said "Danger\![↗](../../danger/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") Deep water."[↗](../../danger/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The boy was in danger, so we called for help.[↗](../../danger/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Busy roads are a danger to children.[↗](../../danger/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor said he is out of danger.[↗](../../danger/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Fire is a big danger in dry summers.[↗](../../danger/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Spot the dangers in the picture.[↗](../../danger/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Tigers are in danger of dying out.[↗](../../danger/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't put yourself in danger to get a toy.[↗](../../danger/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **dangerous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Able or likely to hurt or harm someone.[↗](../../dangerous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a dangerous road".[↗](../../dangerous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Full of risk.[↗](../../dangerous/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a dangerous game".[↗](../../dangerous/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It is dangerous to play near the road.[↗](../../dangerous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Some snakes are dangerous.[↗](../../dangerous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Bleach is dangerous if you swallow it.[↗](../../dangerous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Deep water can be dangerous.[↗](../../dangerous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Climbing on the roof is too dangerous.[↗](../../dangerous/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Never touch a dangerous chemical.[↗](../../dangerous/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The storm made the sea dangerous.[↗](../../dangerous/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Plugs and water together are dangerous.[↗](../../dangerous/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) **2** 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