damage (댐-이지 (강세: 댐)) — physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 손상, 피해
Korean pronunciation: 댐-이지 (강세: 댐)
Example Sentences
- My mother's cooking is so bad it could damage your taste buds permanently.
- The company will pay for any damage caused during shipping.
- Don't damage your reputation by telling dad jokes at the meeting.
damage
NOUN//ˈdæmɪdʒ//
physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function
A glass drops and cracks on the floor.
The damage spreads from a sudden crash — what once was whole now breaks and shatters in a flash.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'damage,' derived from Latin 'damnum' meaning 'loss' or 'harm.' The word entered English through Norman French after the 1066 conquest.
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📝Examples
“My mother's cooking is so bad it could damage your taste buds permanently.”
“The company will pay for any damage caused during shipping.”
“Don't damage your reputation by telling dad jokes at the meeting.”
“The earthquake damaged several buildings in the downtown area.”
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