B1noun 1K

Damage

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdæmɪdʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdæmɪdʒ/"]/

Meaning of Damage

physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable

In simple words: Harm or hurt something.

Damage in a sentence

• The storm caused significant damage to the roof.
• He suffered damage to his reputation after the scandal.
• The car sustained damage in the accident.
• We must assess the damage before making repairs.
• The damage from the earthquake will take years to repair.

How to use Damage

Use 'damage' when talking about physical harm or loss. It can be used in both written and spoken contexts. Avoid using it in very casual situations; instead, use 'hurt' or 'harm' for simpler contexts.

Grammar pattern

damage + object

Memory hint

Think of 'damaged' and a car crash, a visual that illustrates both harm and loss.

Related words

Collocations with Damage

• considerable
• enormous
• great
• cause
• do
• inflict
• occur
• result
• assessment
• report
• control
• damage by
• damage from
• damage to
• the cost of the damage
• the damage is done
• the extent of the damage
• considerable
• enormous
• great
• cause
• do
• inflict
• occur
• result
• assessment
• report
• control
• damage by
• damage from
• damage to
• the cost of the damage
• the damage is done
• the extent of the damage
• civil
• substantial
• punitive
• incur
• suffer
• claim
• action
• claim
• award
• in damage
• damage for
• damage of
• an action for damages
• a claim for damages

Synonyms for Damage

• harm
• injure
• destroy
• impair
• hurt

Opposites of Damage

• repair
• restore
• fix

Common mistakes with Damage

• Confusing 'damage' with 'damages', which refers to monetary compensation.
• Using 'damaged' incorrectly as a noun.
• Mixing up 'damage' (noun) with 'damaging' (verb form).

Frequently asked questions about Damage

What does Damage mean?

Harm or hurt something.

What is the definition of Damage?

physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable

How do you use Damage in a sentence?

The storm caused significant damage to the roof.

Can you give another example of Damage?

He suffered damage to his reputation after the scandal.

What are synonyms for Damage?

Common alternatives include harm, injure, destroy, impair, hurt.

What is the opposite of Damage?

Opposite meanings include repair, restore, fix.

What words go with Damage?

It commonly pairs with considerable, enormous, great, cause, do, inflict, occur, result, assessment, report, control, damage by, damage from, damage to, the cost of the damage, the damage is done, the extent of the damage, considerable, enormous, great, cause, do, inflict, occur, result, assessment, report, control, damage by, damage from, damage to, the cost of the damage, the damage is done, the extent of the damage, civil, substantial, punitive, incur, suffer, claim, action, claim, award, in damage, damage for, damage of, an action for damages, a claim for damages.

What are common mistakes when using Damage?

Confusing 'damage' with 'damages', which refers to monetary compensation. Using 'damaged' incorrectly as a noun. Mixing up 'damage' (noun) with 'damaging' (verb form).

How do you pronounce Damage?

US: /["/ˈdæmɪdʒ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdæmɪdʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Damage?

Use 'damage' when talking about physical harm or loss. It can be used in both written and spoken contexts. Avoid using it in very casual situations; instead, use 'hurt' or 'harm' for simpler contexts.

What CEFR level is Damage?

"Damage" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.