Definitions and Examples of exposure, danger
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The state of being unprotected or vulnerable to harm or danger.
Example
The hiker was worried about the exposure to the harsh weather conditions on the mountain.
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The construction site posed a great danger to the workers due to the heavy machinery and high voltage wires.
Key Differences: exposure vs danger
- 1Exposure refers to the lack of protection or vulnerability to harm, while sanctuary implies a place of safety and protection.
- 2Danger is a relational antonym that describes the possibility of harm or injury, while sanctuary is a complementary antonym that describes a place of refuge or safety.
Effective Usage of exposure, danger
- 1Environmental Protection: Use exposure to describe the negative effects of pollution and climate change.
- 2Risk Assessment: Incorporate danger in conversations to evaluate potential risks and hazards.
- 3Animal Welfare: Utilize sanctuary to describe safe havens for animals rescued from abusive or neglectful situations.
Remember this!
The antonyms of sanctuary are exposure and danger. Use exposure to describe vulnerability to harm and danger to evaluate potential risks. Sanctuary is a place of safety and protection, often used to describe safe havens for animals rescued from abusive or neglectful situations.