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damages

Pronunciation: [ˈdæmɪdʒɪz]

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

Context: “law”

(noun) money that someone has to pay because they caused harm or injury to someone else. It's like saying, 'You hurt me, so you owe me this much money to make it fair again.'

Example

The court awarded her $10,000 in damages for the accident.

Example

He didn't receive any damages because there wasn't enough evidence of harm.

Example

How much in damages was awarded after the lawsuit?

Context: “harm”

(verb) to cause injury or harm to something or someone. It's when you hurt or break something.

Example

The storm damages the roof, so it needs repairs.

Example

The flowers were not damaged by the frost this time.

Example

What will happen if you damage the toy?

How to pronounce damages

Pronunciation: [ˈdæmɪdʒɪz]

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