Jeopard: meaning, definitions and examples

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jeopard

[ ˈdʒɛpərdi ]

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game show

A popular American television game show where contestants answer questions to earn money and prizes. Contestants must phrase their responses in the form of a question.

Synonyms

game show, quiz show

Examples of usage

She won a lot of money on Jeopardy!
Jeopardy! has been on the air for decades.

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danger

The exposure to or experience of loss, harm, or danger. A risky situation where potential harm or loss is involved.

Synonyms

peril, risk, threat

Examples of usage

He was willing to put his life in jeopardy for a chance at success.
The weather conditions put the hikers in jeopardy.

Translations

Translations of the word "jeopard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perigo

🇮🇳 खतरा

🇩🇪 Gefahr

🇮🇩 bahaya

🇺🇦 небезпека

🇵🇱 zagrożenie

🇯🇵 危険 (kiken)

🇫🇷 danger

🇪🇸 peligro

🇹🇷 tehlike

🇰🇷 위험 (wiheom)

🇸🇦 خطر (khatar)

🇨🇿 nebezpečí

🇸🇰 nebezpečenstvo

🇨🇳 危险 (wēixiǎn)

🇸🇮 nevarnost

🇮🇸 hætta

🇰🇿 қауіп

🇬🇪 საფრთხე (safrtkhe)

🇦🇿 təhlükə

🇲🇽 peligro

Word origin

The word 'jeopardy' originated from Old French 'jeu parti', which means 'a divided game' or 'a game with even chances'. The term was used in medieval English law to describe a situation where a person's property was at risk in a legal trial. Over time, 'jeopardy' evolved to also represent danger or risk in general.