Damages
Pronunciation: /ˈdæmədʒ/
Damages (noun)
- physical harm that makes something less useful or valuable
- harmful effect on something, making it worse or weaker
Examples
- The storm caused significant damage to the roof.
- The car sustained damage in the accident.
Common collocations: suffer damage, extensive damage, repair damage, irreparable damage, emotional damage
Damages (verb)
- to cause harm or break something
Examples
- The fire damaged the entire building.
- Careless handling can damage the equipment.