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Jeopardy

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Jeopardy refers to a popular television game show where contestants answer questions to earn points, while risking losing those points if they answer incorrectly.

Sample Sentence: The new contestant performed exceptionally well on Jeopardy, answering difficult questions with ease.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2:

Jeopardy can also refer to a situation of danger or risk, where one's well-being or possessions are at stake.

Sample Sentence: The hiker got lost in the dense forest, putting himself in great jeopardy as nightfall approached.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 3:

In the legal context, jeopardy signifies the risk of being tried and convicted for a crime.

Sample Sentence: The defendant breathed a sigh of relief when he was informed that he could not be tried again due to double jeopardy.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

As a verb, to jeopardy means to put something or someone at risk or in danger.

Sample Sentence: The company's unethical practices jeoparded their reputation and ultimately led to their downfall.