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Jeopardy
Danger of harm or exposure to danger; risk.
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Imagine This
Having a party on a jet is very dangerous because your guests might drop off accidentally. Do it at your own risk.
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Sounds Like
JEP-ər-dee
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Looks Like
Looks like jeopardize in spelling; a long noun ending with -ardy; visually shares the root with jeopardize
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Remember This
Jeopardy is a long-standing English noun used to indicate risk, and it is also the name of a famous TV game show where contestants try to avoid danger while answering questions.
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Other Forms
jeopardizeverb
jeopardizingverb
jeopardousadjective
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Connect With
peril, danger, risk, hazard, imperil, endanger
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Note
Jeopardy is uncountable when referring to risk (e.g., in jeopardy). Do not confuse with hazard in everyday speech; jeopardy emphasizes the risk of harm in a situation.
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Examples
- The hikers faced jeopardy when the bridge began to shake.
- Running through the construction site without a helmet put the workers in jeopardy.
Synonyms
dangerperilriskhazardthreat
Antonyms
safetysecurityprotection
Etymology
From Old French jeopardie or jeopardité meaning danger, from jeu parti 'a game with a decided outcome' (metaphorically risk in life).
Mnemonic
Just Express Open Peril And Risk Daily, Yes.
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