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damage

Pronunciation: /ˈdamɪdʒ/

Definition of damage

1 [mass noun] physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something: bombing caused extensive damage to the town
detrimental effects:the damage to his reputation was considerable

2 (damages) a sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury:she was awarded $284,000 in damages

[with object]

inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function:the car was badly damaged in the accident
have a detrimental effect on:the scandal could seriously damage his career

Phrases

the damage is done: used to indicate that it is too late to prevent the occurrence of something unfortunate or undesirable: there didn’t seem any point in arguing now—the damage was done
what's the damage?: informal, humorous used to ask the cost of something.

Middle English: from Old French, from dam, damne 'loss or damage', from Latin damnum 'loss or hurt'; compare with damn

Definition of damage in the US English dictionary

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