noun · B1

Harm

HAHM/hɑːm/

Harm as a noun is damage or injury: cause harm, no harm done, do more harm than good. Damage is often for objects and money; injury is for the body; harm can cover people, animals, or a situation. As a verb: chemicals can harm wildlife. Harmful / harmless are the adjectives. Out of harm’s way means in a safe place.

Meaning

Damage or injury.

Examples

“The delay caused no real harm.”
“Too much sun can cause serious harm.”
“The rumour did more harm than good.”

Good to know

cause / do harm. do more harm than good. Objects: damage. Body: injury. Adjectives: harmful / harmless.

Near in meaning

damage

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