Risk: meaning, definitions and examples

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risk

 

[ rɪsk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

financial

Risk is the potential for gaining or losing something of value. In the financial world, risk is often associated with the uncertainty of returns on an investment.

Synonyms

chance, probability, uncertainty

Examples of usage

  • Investing in stocks carries a certain level of risk.
  • High-risk investments have the potential for high returns but also high losses.
Context #2 | Verb

take

To risk means to expose oneself to the possibility of a loss or danger. It involves taking a chance on something uncertain or risky.

Synonyms

gamble, hazard, venture

Examples of usage

  • She decided to risk her savings on the new business venture.
  • He risked his life to save the drowning child.

Translations

Translations of the word "risk" in other languages:

🇵🇹 risco

🇮🇳 जोखिम

🇩🇪 Risiko

🇮🇩 risiko

🇺🇦 ризик

🇵🇱 ryzyko

🇯🇵 リスク

🇫🇷 risque

🇪🇸 riesgo

🇹🇷 risk

🇰🇷 위험

🇸🇦 خطر

🇨🇿 riziko

🇸🇰 riziko

🇨🇳 风险

🇸🇮 tveganje

🇮🇸 áhætta

🇰🇿 тәуекел

🇬🇪 რისკი

🇦🇿 risk

🇲🇽 riesgo

Etymology

The word 'risk' originated in the mid-17th century from the French word 'risque'. It was initially used in the context of maritime insurance to describe the possibility of loss at sea. Over time, the term expanded to encompass various situations involving uncertainty and potential danger.

See also: risking, risky.

Word Frequency Rank

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