Intermediate Animals & Plants

Endangered

/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/ adjective

Meaning

At risk of becoming extinct in the near future.

हिंदी मेंनिकट भविष्य में विलुप्त होने के जोखिम में।

Example Sentences

“The tiger is an endangered species.”

बाघ एक लुप्तप्राय प्रजाति है।

“Conservation efforts protect endangered animals.”

संरक्षण प्रयास लुप्तप्राय जानवरों की रक्षा करते हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

Different from "extinct" — endangered means at risk of dying out, extinct means it has already happened.

Good to Know

Synonyms
threatened, at risk
Antonyms
thriving, secure

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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