Cool MateMeaning of Casualty
a person who is killed or injured in war or in an accident
In simple words: A person injured or killed in an accident or war.
Casualty in a sentence
- The casualty report indicated that several people were injured in the accident.
- In war, the number of casualties can be devastating for both sides.
- Emergency services rushed to the scene to assist the casualty as quickly as possible.
- As a casualty of the economic crisis, many businesses were forced to close down.
- His commitment to the project put him in the unfortunate position of being a casualty of office politics.
How to use Casualty
Use 'casualty' more in formal or neutral contexts, such as news reports or discussions about accidents and conflicts. Avoid in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
countable noun
Memory hint
Think of 'casual tea' – imagine a tea party that suddenly has an accident.
Related words
Collocations with Casualty
Synonyms for Casualty
Opposites of Casualty
- survivor
- rescuer
Common mistakes with Casualty
- Using 'casualty' to describe non-life-threatening injuries.
- Confusing 'casualty' with 'causal' or 'causal link'.
Casualty appears in
Casualty in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مصاب/ضحية
شخص مصاب أو مقتول في حادث أو حرب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
হতাহত
দুর্ঘটনা বা যুদ্ধে আহত বা নিহত ব্যক্তি।
- GermanDeutsch
Opfer
Eine Person, die bei einem Unfall oder Krieg verletzt oder getötet wurde.
- SpanishEspañol
Baja
Alguien que sale herido o muere en un accidente o guerra.
- Persianفارسی
قربانی
کسی که در حادثه یا جنگ آسیب دیده یا کشته شده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Victime
Quelqu'un qui est blessé ou tué dans un accident ou une guerre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
हताहत
दुर्घटना या युद्ध में घायल या मारा गया व्यक्ति।
- ItalianItaliano
Vittima
Una persona ferita o uccisa in un incidente o in guerra.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Vítima
Alguém que se machucou ou morreu num acidente ou guerra.
- RussianРусский
Жертва
Человек, пострадавший или погибший в результате несчастного случая или войны.
- Urduاردو
جانی، زخمی
حادثے یا جنگ میں زخمی یا ہلاک ہونے والا شخص۔
- Chinese中文
伤亡人员, 牺牲品
在事故或战争中受伤或死亡的人。
More words like Casualty
- Victim
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Casualty
What does Casualty mean?
A person injured or killed in an accident or war.
What is the definition of Casualty?
a person who is killed or injured in war or in an accident
How do you use Casualty in a sentence?
The casualty report indicated that several people were injured in the accident.
Can you give another example of Casualty?
In war, the number of casualties can be devastating for both sides.
What are synonyms for Casualty?
Common alternatives include victim.
What is the opposite of Casualty?
Opposite meanings include survivor, rescuer.
What words go with Casualty?
It commonly pairs with heavy, high, serious, cause, inflict, incur, count, figures, list, be admitted to, rush somebody to, take somebody to, department, unit, ward, in casualty.
What are common mistakes when using Casualty?
Using 'casualty' to describe non-life-threatening injuries. Confusing 'casualty' with 'causal' or 'causal link'.
How do you pronounce Casualty?
US: /["/ˈkæʒuəlti/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkæʒuəlti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Casualty?
Use 'casualty' more in formal or neutral contexts, such as news reports or discussions about accidents and conflicts. Avoid in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Casualty?
"Casualty" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.