adj
endangered
adj
1
At serious risk of harm, extinction, or destruction.
"The mountain gorilla is one of the most endangered species on Earth."
"His reckless spending left the family business in an endangered state."
How to Use Endangered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn danger — most often used for animals or plants at risk of dying out.
Common pairings
endangered species
endangered animal
critically endangered
Word Forms
more endangered comparative, most endangered superlative
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The mountain gorilla is one of the most _____ species on Earth.