An event that happens by chance and causes harm or injury.

A loud signal that warns people of danger or wakes them up.

likely to be harmed or in danger

to be damaged or destroyed by fire or heat

to damage something so badly that it cannot be used

a sudden dangerous situation that needs immediate help

to burst with a loud noise and force

get away [escape] get

to leave danger or a place of control

to surprise someone very suddenly

to strike someone or something with force

to fasten something so it cannot be opened

make [force sb to do sth]

to force someone to do something

be careful because there is a small step there

be careful not to hit your head on something above you

you are not allowed to go out this way

you are not allowed to leave a vehicle here

a strap that holds a person safely in a seat

the loud sound made by lightning

a storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain

to open something that was locked

in a way that needs immediate action

Safety and emergencies – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: accident, alarm, at risk of, burn v, dangerous… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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accident /'æksɪdənt/ (noun) — An event that happens by chance and causes harm or injury.
Example: He was hurt in a car accident.
Synonyms: incident, collision
alarm /ə'lɑ:rm/ (noun) — A loud signal that warns people of danger or wakes them up.
Example: The fire alarm rang loudly.
Synonyms: warning signal, siren
at risk of /æt rɪsk əv/ (phrase) — likely to be harmed or in danger
Example: The old bridge is at risk of collapsing.
Synonyms: in danger of, likely to
burn v /bɝ:nd/ (verb) — to be damaged or destroyed by fire or heat
Example: The paper burned quickly in the fire.
Synonyms: scorch, char, ignite
dangerous /'deɪndʒərəs/ (adjective) — likely to cause harm or injury
Example: That road is dangerous at night.
Synonyms: unsafe, risky
destroy /dɪ'strɔɪ/ (verb) — to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
Example: The fire destroyed the house.
Synonyms: ruin, damage, wreck
emergency /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsi/ (noun) — a sudden dangerous situation that needs immediate help
Example: Call 911 in an emergency.
Synonyms: crisis, urgent situation, danger
explode /ɪk'sploʊd/ (verb) — to burst with a loud noise and force
Example: The old machine exploded.
Synonyms: burst, blow up, detonate
get away [escape] get /ɡɛt ə'weɪ/ (phrase) — to leave danger or a place of control
Example: She got away before sunrise.
Synonyms: escape, flee, get out
give sb a shock /ɡɪv mi ə ʃɑ:k/ (phrase) — to surprise someone very suddenly
Example: The loud noise gave her a shock.
Synonyms: surprise, startle, shock
go off [explode] /ɡoʊ ɒf/ (verb) — to explode suddenly
Example: The bomb went off suddenly.
Synonyms: explode, detonate
hit /hɪt/ (verb) — to strike someone or something with force
Example: He hit the ball with the bat.
Synonyms: strike, smack, punch
lock v /lɑk/ (verb) — to fasten something so it cannot be opened
Example: Please lock the door.
Synonyms: fasten, secure
make [force sb to do sth] /meɪk/ (verb) — to force someone to do something
Example: He made her do the work.
Synonyms: force, compel, make someone
mind the step /maɪnd ðə step/ (phrase) — be careful because there is a small step there
Example: Mind the step when you come in.
Synonyms: watch the step, be careful of the step
mind your head /maɪnd jʊər hɛd/ (phrase) — be careful not to hit your head on something above you
Example: Mind your head under the low door.
Synonyms: watch your head, be careful of your head
no entry /noʊ 'ɛntri/ (phrase) — you are not allowed to go in
Example: No entry beyond this point.
Synonyms: do not enter, entry prohibited
no exit /noʊ 'ɛksɪt/ (phrase) — you are not allowed to go out this way
Example: No exit this way.
Synonyms: do not exit, exit prohibited
no parking /noʊ 'pɑ:rkɪŋ/ (phrase) — you are not allowed to leave a vehicle here
Example: No parking here.
Synonyms: do not park, parking prohibited
on fire /ɑ:n 'faɪər/ (phrase) — burning with flames
Example: The dry grass is on fire.
Synonyms: burning, ablaze, flaming
seat belt /'si:t ,belt/ (noun) — a strap that holds a person safely in a seat
Example: Please fasten your seat belt.
Synonyms: safety belt, belt
serious [bad] /'sɪriəs/ (adjective) — Very bad or dangerous.
Example: It was a serious illness.
Synonyms: severe, grave
thunder /'θʌndər/ (noun) — the loud sound made by lightning
Example: Thunder shook the windows.
Synonyms: rumble, clap
thunderstorm /'θʌndərstɔ:rm/ (noun) — a storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain
Example: A thunderstorm hit the town last night.
Synonyms: storm, thunder and lightning storm
unlock /ʌn'lɒk/ (verb) — to open something that was locked
Example: Can you unlock the door?
Synonyms: open, unfasten, release
urgently /'ɜ:rdʒəntli/ (adverb) — in a way that needs immediate action
Example: Please call urgently.
Synonyms: immediately, quickly, at once

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