HAZARDED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

Example: bad luck caused his downfall; we ran into each other by pure chance

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a source of danger

Example: a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; drinking alcohol is a health hazard

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

an obstacle on a golf course

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

Example: When you buy these stocks you are gambling

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

put at risk

Example: I will stake my good reputation for this

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation

Example: I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again; I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong