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risk vs risky

risky vs risk

risk is a noun but risky is not a noun.

risk is not an adjective while risky is an adjective.

risk is a verb but risky is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
risk Yes No Yes No
risky No Yes No No
risk (noun) risky (noun)
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
risk (adjective) risky (adjective)
involving risk or danger
not financially safe or secure
risk (verb) risky (verb)
expose to a chance of loss or damage
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
Difference between risk and risky

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