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Damage

DAM-ij/ˈdæmɪdʒ/

Damage as a noun is harm that makes something worse. Cause damage; storm damage. As a verb: the flood damaged the shops. Destroy means ruin completely; damage is partial. Injury is for bodies. Damages in law means money in court — a different, plural use.

Meaning

Harm that makes something less useful or less good.

Examples

  • “The storm caused a lot of damage.”
  • “The scandal damaged the company’s name.”
  • “Was there any damage to the engine?”

Good to know

cause / do damage. Verb: damage + object. Complete ruin: destroy. Body: injury.

Near in meaning

harm

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