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What Does Hazard Mean?

Verb

  • To put something at risk or in danger.

Noun

  • A danger or risk that can cause harm or injury.
  • Something that can cause accidents or problems.
  • A situation that might be unsafe.

Verb

  • To put something at risk or in danger.

Noun

  • A danger or risk that can cause harm or injury.
  • Something that can cause trouble or harm.

Hazard — Full Explanation

A hazard is something that can hurt you or make you feel unsafe. For example, if there is a wet floor, it is a hazard because you might slip and fall.

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Hazard Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
खतरा

khatra

जोखिम

jokhim

खतरा

khatra

kannada
ಅಪಾಯ (apāya)

apāya

ಅಪಾಯ (apāya)

apāya

ಜಾಗರೂಕತೆ (jāgarūkate)

jāgarūkate

bengali
হুমকি

humki

বিপদ

bipod

ঝুঁকি

jhuki

spanish
peligro

pe-li-gro

peligro

pe-li-gro

riesgo

rie-sgo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hazard

What does 'hazard' mean?
A hazard is something that can cause harm or danger. For example, a wet floor can be a hazard because someone might slip and fall.
How do you pronounce 'hazard'?
You pronounce 'hazard' like this: 'HAZ-erd'. The first part sounds like 'has' and the second part sounds like 'erd'.
What is the origin of the word 'hazard'?
The word 'hazard' comes from the Old French word 'hasard', which means 'chance' or 'risk'. It has been used for a long time to talk about things that can be dangerous.
What is the meaning of 'hazard' in Hindi?
The word 'hazard' in Hindi is 'खतरा' (Khatra).