Word of the Day: Jeopardy
The word “jeopardy” generally means danger, or there exists the possibility for a problem. The sentences below show how it’s used as a noun:
- Their plans to go to Europe were in jeopardy because of the weather.
- The bus driver put the lives of his passengers in jeopardy by texting while driving.
- The future of the business is now in jeopardy because of highway construction.
You can alter the word order of the sentences above by changing “jeopardy” to a verb: jeopardize.
- The weather jeopardized their plans to go to Europe.
- The bus driver jeopardized the lives of his passengers by texting while driving.
- Highway construction jeopardizes the future of the business.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with J page to see the list of all words starting with letter J. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
