Damaged
'dæmɪdʒd
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving been harmed or impaired, usually physically.
'dæmɪdʒd
Having suffered physical harm; impaired or spoiled.
The damaged building was closed to the public.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite toy breaks. It's not as good as before, right? That toy is damaged. Like, if your phone gets dropped and the screen cracks, it's damaged.
👶 For kids: When something is broken or hurt, it's damaged.
More Examples
The package arrived damaged in transit.
The storm caused extensive damage to the coastline, leaving many homes damaged.
How It's Used
"The car was severely damaged in the accident."
"Damaged bricks were replaced during the restoration."
"The damaged hard drive contained corrupted data."
To cause harm or injury to something; to impair its value or function.
'dæmɪdʒd
To inflict physical harm on something.
The storm damaged several trees in the garden.
💡 Simply: Imagine you accidentally break your friend's toy. You damaged it! It means to hurt or break something.
👶 For kids: To hurt something or make it not work right.
More Examples
The scandal damaged the politician's career.
Careless handling can damage delicate equipment.
How It's Used
"The fire severely damaged the house."
"The company's reputation was damaged by the scandal."
"The oil spill damaged the marine ecosystem."
Idioms & expressions
damage control
Actions taken to limit the negative consequences of a situation.
"After the scandal broke, the company initiated damage control to protect its reputation."
From Middle English *damagen*, from Old French *damager* 'to damage', from Late Latin *damnare* 'to condemn, to inflict loss on'.
The word 'damage' has been used since the 13th century, initially referring to financial loss or injury.
Memory tip
Think of a car after a crash - it's damaged!