What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
endangered
Example
The giant panda is an endangered species. [endangered: adjective]
Example
The rainforest is endangered due to deforestation. [endangered: adjective]
Example
The refugees are endangered by the ongoing conflict in their home country. [endangered: verb]
vulnerable
Example
Children are vulnerable to abuse and neglect. [vulnerable: adjective]
Example
The economy is vulnerable to fluctuations in the stock market. [vulnerable: adjective]
Example
The computer network is vulnerable to cyber attacks. [vulnerable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Vulnerable is more commonly used than endangered in everyday language, as it has a broader range of applications. However, endangered is more commonly used in the context of environmental or conservation issues.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between endangered and vulnerable?
Both endangered and vulnerable can be used in formal or informal contexts, but vulnerable is more versatile and can be employed in a wider range of formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
