Damage vs Destroy vs Harm

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Damage

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 noun

Destroy

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 verb

Harm

Top 2000 (comum) B2 noun

	Damage	Destroy	Harm
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈdæmɪdʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈdæmɪdʒ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈstrɔɪ/","/dɪˈstrɔɪz/","/dɪˈstrɔɪd/","/dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈstrɔɪ/","/dɪˈstrɔɪz/","/dɪˈstrɔɪd/","/dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/hɑːm/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/hɑːrm/"]/
Significado	Harm or hurt something.	to completely ruin or cause something to no longer exist	To hurt someone or something.
Exemplo	The storm caused significant damage to the roof.	The storm can easily destroy buildings if it's strong enough.	The use of plastic can cause harm to the environment.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B1	A2	B2
Classe gramatical	noun	verb	noun
Colocações	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	completely, entirely, totally, can, could, etc., an attempt to destroy something, be capable of destroying something, be intent on destroying something, humanely, have to be destroyed	considerable, great, serious, cause, do, inflict, come to somebody/​something, harm from, harm to, more harm than good, out of harm’s way
Antônimos	repair, restore, fix	build, create, construct	benefit, heal, protect
Erros comuns	Confusing 'damage' with 'damages', which refers to monetary compensation., Using 'damaged' incorrectly as a noun., Mixing up 'damage' (noun) with 'damaging' (verb form).	Using with a non-physical object, like 'destroy a feeling' - should say 'hurt' or 'damage'., Confusing with 'create' - opposite meanings but can confuse learners., Using in a passive voice incorrectly, like 'was destroyed by him' which can sound confusing.	Confused with 'harm' vs 'damage' — 'harm' often involves living beings., Incorrect verb forms — learners might say 'harmes' instead of 'harms'., Using it in a non-causal way, like 'He was harmed by falling.' instead of 'He was harmed when he fell.'
Notas de uso	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.	Use 'destroy' when referring to causing complete damage or ruin. It's suitable in most contexts but avoid using it lightly in casual conversations to describe minor damage, as it may sound overly dramatic.	Use 'harm' in contexts where someone or something is negatively affected. It's suitable for both spoken and written English but avoids overly emotional contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Damage vs Destroy vs Harm

Qual é a diferença entre Damage, Destroy e Harm?

Damage: Harm or hurt something. Destroy: to completely ruin or cause something to no longer exist Harm: To hurt someone or something.

Qual é mais avançada: Damage, Destroy e Harm?

Harm é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Damage, Destroy e Harm estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Damage: B1, Destroy: A2, Harm: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Damage, Destroy e Harm?

Damage: noun, Destroy: verb, Harm: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Damage: The storm caused significant damage to the roof. Destroy: The storm can easily destroy buildings if it's strong enough. Harm: The use of plastic can cause harm to the environment.

Posso usar Damage, Destroy e Harm de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Damage, Destroy e Harm são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.