risker

risk

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [risk]
- /rɪsk/
- /ˈrɪskə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [risk]
- /rɪsk/

Definitions of risker word

noun risker exposure to the chance of injury or loss; a hazard or dangerous chance: It's not worth the risk. 1
noun risker Insurance. the hazard or chance of loss. the degree of probability of such loss. the amount that the insurance company may lose. a person or thing with reference to the hazard involved in insuring him, her, or it. the type of loss, as life, fire, marine disaster, or earthquake, against which an insurance policy is drawn. 1
verb with object risker to expose to the chance of injury or loss; hazard: to risk one's life. 1
verb with object risker to venture upon; take or run the chance of: to risk a fall in climbing; to risk a war. 1
idioms risker at risk, in a dangerous situation or status; in jeopardy: families at risk in the area of the weakened dam. under financial or legal obligation; held responsible: Are individual investors at risk for the debt part of the real estate venture? 1
idioms risker take / run a risk, to expose oneself to the chance of injury or loss; put oneself in danger; hazard; venture. 1

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Origin of risker

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; < French risque < Italian risc(hi)o, of obscure origin

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Parts of speech for Risker

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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risker popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for risker

noun risker

gambler — to play at any game of chance for money or other stakes.

Just one Synonym for risker