damage · noun U /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/
Word family
Nouns: damage, damages
Verbs: damage
damage
B1 harm or injury
Dictionary examples:
Strong winds had caused serious damage to the roof.
storm/flood/fire/bomb damage
He suffered brain damage in the car crash.
Learner example:
I read in the paper last week that overworking may cause serious damage to your health. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)
damage · verb T /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/
Word family
Nouns: damage, damages
Verbs: damage
damage
B1 to harm, break or spoil something
Dictionary examples:
Many buildings were badly damaged during the war.
Smoking can seriously damage your health.
Learner example:
They may be using chemicals that could damage the ozone layer. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)
