damage

Definitions

1. noun

   Harm done to something.

   Examples

   • The storm did a lot of damage to the area.
   • The damage is already done.
2. noun

   Cost or price.

   Examples

   • What is the damage for the repair?
   • The damage for the whole trip came to a thousand dollars.
3. verb

   To harm or spoil something.

   Examples

   • Be careful not to damage the fragile items.
   • Heavy rain can damage the equipment.
   ≈harm≈injure≈abuse≈annoy≈bewound +75 more
4. verb

   To become harmed.

   Examples

   • The car damaged badly in the accident.
   • The crops damaged in the sudden frost.
5. verb

   In shops, to take a broken item off the shelf to be dealt with.

   Examples

   • The clerk damaged the dented cans before restocking.
   • Staff damaged the broken items at the end of the shift.