Now, we've decided to take you all the way into the deep forests and teach you about the differences between 'danger' and 'hazard'. Let's begin.

"Hazard" vs. "Danger" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both refer to a perilous situation in which some people/things are in danger. However, 'hazard' is often unpredictable, and is broader as opposed to 'danger'.

Differences

These two terms are not that different. 'Danger' mainly refers to a situation in which a person or a group of people might get hurt. 'Hazard', however, is mainly unpredictable and it includes both the ecosystem and living creatures. Look at the examples below:

Hailey sensed danger as she proceeded in the dark room.

Earthquakes are one of the most common natural hazards across the globe.

Similarities

As stated above, they both refer to a dangerous situation in which some people/animals might get harmed. Check out the examples below:

Well, touching that wire with you bare hands will definitely have potential hazards.

I guess I was born to cause danger.

Are They Interchangeable?

Although these two words are used in the same context, they can't be used interchangeably. 'Hazard' is much broader athn 'danger'. Compare:

✓ Have you read about the 7 most common natural hazards?

X Have you read about the 7 most common natural dangers?

As you can see, this one is not semantically correct.

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