precariously
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/prɪˈkeriəsli/
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/prɪˈkeəriəsli/
adverb
R
in a way that could easily cause something to fall or fail
The old building was precariously perched on the edge of the cliff.
R
in a way that is not secure or stable
The rock was precariously balanced on the edge, making it dangerous to walk near.
translation
in a way that could easily cause something to fall or fail; in a way that is not secure or stable