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Harm
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Simple meaning
What does Harm mean?
Harm means hurt or damage.
Dictionary definition
Damage, hurt, or injury; also, to cause damage or hurt.
Example sentences
Harm in a sentence
easy
The rule helps prevent harm.
medium
Loud sounds can harm your hearing if they are too strong.
hard
The story showed how careless choices can cause harm even when no one meant to hurt anyone.
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Word family
Harm word family
Base word
harm
verb
harms
Causes harm now or often.
verb
harmed
Caused harm in the past.
adjective
harmful
Able to cause harm.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does harm mean?
Harm means damage, hurt, or injury.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of harm?
Help is the opposite of harm in many contexts.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses harm correctly?
Harm fits a sentence about safety and preventing hurt.
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