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harmful

Pronunciation: [ˈhɑrmfəl]

Word

Learn how to use harmful in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “health”

(adjective) something that can hurt you or make you feel bad. It can be a food, a chemical, or even a way of behaving that causes problems for people.

Example

Eating too much candy can be harmful to your teeth.

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Vegetables are not harmful; they help keep you healthy.

Example

What are some harmful effects of smoking?

Context: “environment”

(adjective) something that can damage the natural world. This can include things that pollute the air, water, or land and hurt animals, plants, or people.

Example

Plastic waste can be harmful to ocean life.

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Trees are not harmful; they actually help clean the air.

Example

What harmful substances can we find in rivers?

Context: “psychology”

(adjective) something that can be hurtful to your feelings or mental health. It can be a harsh word, bullying, or anything that makes someone feel bad about themselves.

Example

Encouragement is never harmful; it always helps people feel better.

Example

Criticism can be harmful if it's done in a mean way.

Example

How can harmful words affect someone’s emotions?

How to pronounce harmful

Pronunciation: [ˈhɑrmfəl]

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