A2noun 2K

Injury

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

Meaning of Injury

harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body, for example in an accident

In simple words: Harm or damage to a part of the body.

Injury in a sentence

• He sustained a serious injury during the football match.
• The doctor treated her injury quickly to prevent further pain.
• An injury can often take weeks to heal properly.
• He was worried that an injury would end his sports career.
• She felt a sharp injury to her ankle while hiking.

How to use Injury

Used commonly in medical contexts, discussions about sports, or personal accidents. Not typically used in formal writing unless in a medical report.

Grammar pattern

injury + to + body part

Memory hint

Think 'in'-jury, like an inside wound.

Related words

Collocations with Injury

• appalling
• bad
• catastrophic
• run
• series
• spate
• do yourself
• incur
• pick up
• happen (to somebody)
• occur
• result from something
• problems
• site
• time
• because of injury
• through injury
• with injury
• a claim for injury
• a risk of injury
• appalling
• bad
• catastrophic
• run
• series
• spate
• do yourself
• incur
• pick up
• happen (to somebody)
• occur
• result from something
• problems
• site
• time
• because of injury
• through injury
• with injury
• a claim for injury
• a risk of injury

Synonyms for Injury

• wound
• trauma
• hurt
• damage

Opposites of Injury

• healing
• recovery

Common mistakes with Injury

• Confusing 'injury' with 'illness' — injury refers to physical harm, while illness refers to sickness.
• Using 'injury' as a verb instead of the noun form.
• Saying 'injury on' instead of 'injury to' when describing the affected body part.

Frequently asked questions about Injury

What does Injury mean?

Harm or damage to a part of the body.

What is the definition of Injury?

harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body, for example in an accident

How do you use Injury in a sentence?

He sustained a serious injury during the football match.

Can you give another example of Injury?

The doctor treated her injury quickly to prevent further pain.

What are synonyms for Injury?

Common alternatives include wound, trauma, hurt, damage.

What is the opposite of Injury?

Opposite meanings include healing, recovery.

What words go with Injury?

It commonly pairs with appalling, bad, catastrophic, run, series, spate, do yourself, incur, pick up, happen (to somebody), occur, result from something, problems, site, time, because of injury, through injury, with injury, a claim for injury, a risk of injury, appalling, bad, catastrophic, run, series, spate, do yourself, incur, pick up, happen (to somebody), occur, result from something, problems, site, time, because of injury, through injury, with injury, a claim for injury, a risk of injury.

What are common mistakes when using Injury?

Confusing 'injury' with 'illness' — injury refers to physical harm, while illness refers to sickness. Using 'injury' as a verb instead of the noun form. Saying 'injury on' instead of 'injury to' when describing the affected body part.

How do you pronounce Injury?

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

When should I use Injury?

Used commonly in medical contexts, discussions about sports, or personal accidents. Not typically used in formal writing unless in a medical report.

What CEFR level is Injury?

"Injury" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.