damage

Meanings

• noun

  The result or effect of an action, event, or agency upon something; harm; injury; loss.

  - "The damage to the car was extensive."
  - "The storm caused significant damage to the roof."
  - "The accident resulted in severe damage to the victim's leg."

• verb

  To injure, spoil, or destroy.

  - "The careless driver damaged the guardrail."
  - "The acid damaged the ancient manuscript."
  - "The fire damaged several homes in the neighborhood."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with damage
jamage , mage , page , rage , vage

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Variants

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damage , damages , damageabilities , damageability , damaged , damager , damagers , damaging , damage control , damage controls , collateral damage , collateral damages , property damage insurance , property damage insurances , property damage , the damage , what's the damage

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Etymology

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Old French 'damasger' or 'damager' - to tame, subdue, or injure.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'damage' is derived from the Old French word 'damasger' or 'damager', which means 'to tame, subdue, or injure'.

2. The term 'damage' is often used in insurance to describe the loss or destruction of property or assets.

3. The word 'damage' is pronounced the same in English, French, and Spanish, but it has different meanings in each language. In French, it means 'taming' or 'subduing', while in Spanish, it means 'damage' or 'harm'. In English, it can mean both 'to damage' and 'the result of damage'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Repair: The process of restoring something to a good condition after it has been damaged or broken.

2. Insurance: A contract, represented by a policy, in which an individual or entity receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company.

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Culture

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Damage has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to convey the idea of loss, destruction, or harm. In art, images of damaged or destroyed objects are common in various artistic movements, such as Surrealism and Expressionism. In music, songs about damage often explore themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and loss.

How to Memorize "damage"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a car accident or a storm causing damage to various objects. Imagine the different ways the objects are affected and the extent of the damage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'damage' with images of broken objects, destruction, or harm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym D.A.M.A.G.E: Damage Always Makes An Grievous Effect.

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