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Water damage ruined the poster.
What does Damage mean?
Damage means harm, or to cause harm.
Dictionary definition
Physical or emotional harm that reduces quality, or to cause that harm.
Example sentences
Damage in a sentence
medium
Harsh words can damage trust.
hard
Quick action can prevent small damage from getting worse.
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Practice 1
What does damage mean?
Damage means harm, or to cause harm.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to damage?
The choice "harm" is closest in meaning because damage means harm, or to cause harm.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for damage?
The choice "repair" is a strong contrast because damage means harm, or to cause harm.
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Damage
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dam · ij · strongest beat: dam
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WordDamage.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningDamage means harm, or to cause harm.
ExampleExample: Water damage ruined the poster.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dam · ij
- Strongest beat
- dam
- Ending
- ij
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dam.
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Word family
Damage word family
Base word
damage
adjective
damaged
Harmed or less usable after damage.
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Hint for students
Damage means harm or injury to something, so it is broken, weakened, or hurt.
Common mix-up
Damage is not the same as danger. Damage is harm that happens; danger is the chance that harm may happen.
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Write one sentence that shows damage without using the word damage. Model sentence: The fallen branch cracked the window and bent the gutter. Clue words: fallen branch, cracked, window, bent, gutter Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show harm done to something?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The storm caused damage to the roof.' Why does damage fit better than repair?
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