Damage
/ΛdΓ¦mΙͺdΚ/
The meaning and definition of Damage, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact.
βThe storm did a lot of damage to the area.β
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Cost or expense.
β"What's the damage?" he asked the waiter.β
verb
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To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.
βBe careful not to damage any of the fragile items while unpacking them.β
- To undergo damage.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Old French damage, from Latin damnum.
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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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