Cool MateHurt vs Injuries
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Hurt
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Injuries
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Hurt
| Hurt | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/hɜːt/","/hɜːts/","/ˈhɜːtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/hɜːrt/","/hɜːrts/","/ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈɪn.dʒər.iz//🇺🇸 //ˈɪn.dʒər.iz// |
| Meaning | to cause pain or damage to someone or something | Harm or damage to the body. |
| Example | I accidentally hurt my knee while playing soccer. | He suffered multiple injuries in the car accident. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | badly, seriously, actually, badly, a lot, really, be going to, begin to, badly, deeply, really, attempt to, try to, want to | sustained injuries, treat injuries, report injuries, minor injuries, serious injuries |
| Antonyms | heal, comfort, soothe | wellness, health, safety |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'hurted' instead of 'hurt', Using 'hurt' as a noun instead of a verb, Mixing up 'hurt' with 'harmed' in contexts where they don't mean the same | Confused with 'injure' vs 'injury'., Using 'injuries' as a singular noun., Not specifying the type of injury. |
| Usage notes | Use 'hurt' when talking about physical or emotional pain. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts but avoid it in overly formal writing. Saying someone 'hurt my feelings' is common. | Commonly used in medical contexts; avoid in casual conversations unless relevant. Can be used formally in reports or discussions about health. |
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Frequently asked questions: Hurt vs Injuries
What's the difference between Hurt and Injuries?
Hurt: to cause pain or damage to someone or something Injuries: Harm or damage to the body.
Which is more common: Hurt and Injuries?
Hurt is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Hurt: I accidentally hurt my knee while playing soccer. Injuries: He suffered multiple injuries in the car accident.
Can I use Hurt and Injuries interchangeably?
Not always. Hurt and Injuries are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.