damage
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/ · dam·age
noun
- Injury or harm; the condition of something that is not intact. The hurricane left extensive damage across the coastline.
- Cost or expense, especially monetary loss. After the dinner, the waiter asked, "What's the damage?"
verb
- To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction. Please handle the glassware carefully so you don't damage it.
- To undergo damage; to be harmed or deteriorated. The paint will damage if exposed to direct sunlight for too long.
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Did you know? In legal contexts, "damages" refers to monetary compensation for loss or injury, a usage that dates back to the 14th century.