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damage

Pronunciation: [/ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/]

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damage: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use damage in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “general”

(noun) harm or injury that makes something less beautiful, useful, or valuable

Example

The storm caused significant damage to the house.

Example

Fortunately, there was no damage to the car after the accident.

Example

How much damage did the fire cause to the building?

Context: “general”

(verb) to harm or cause injury to something, making it less beautiful, useful, or valuable

Example

The floodwaters damaged many homes in the area.

Example

Try to be careful not to damage the delicate vase.

Example

How did you accidentally damage the phone screen?

How to pronounce damage

Pronunciation: [/ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/]

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