harmful — causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːrmfəl/
Korean meaning: 해로운, 유해한, 손상을 입히는
Korean pronunciation: 하름-풀 (강세: 하름)
Example Sentences
- My mom says video games are harmful, but I think vegetables are more harmful to my happiness.
- The harmful chemicals in the factory were causing serious environmental problems.
- Too much screen time can be harmful to your eyesight.
harmful
ADJECTIVE//ˈhɑːrmfəl//
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Smoking can be harmful to both your health and the people around you.
Scientists warned that harmful chemicals had entered the river.
Being careful and helpful can prevent harmful situations.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 중세영어에서 유래. harm(해로움) + -ful(~로 가득한)의 결합으로, '해로움으로 가득한'이라는 의미에서 출발했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My mom says video games are harmful, but I think vegetables are more harmful to my happiness.”
“The harmful chemicals in the factory were causing serious environmental problems.”
“Too much screen time can be harmful to your eyesight.”
“The doctor said my singing voice is harmful to small animals within a 5-mile radius.”
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