endangered

CEFRC1

/ɛˈndeɪndʒərd/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    At risk of being harmed, destroyed, or becoming extinct.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of endanger

Examples

  • A fund was set up to preserve endangered marine life.

  • The conservation group works to protect endangered species of birds.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
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Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. in danger, at risk, said of something where there is a strong possibility something bad will happen to it (for example, a species in danger of going extinct)

More examples

In context

  • The free market system is endangered.

  • I have but done my devoir, lady, as a good knight, in defence of an endangered maiden […]

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Question 1 · Quick check

The panda is an blank species that requires special conservation efforts to survive.

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