damaged

Meanings

• adjective

  Having been harmed or injured; not in perfect condition.

  - "The vase was damaged in the fall."
  - "The car was damaged in the accident."
  - "The roof was damaged during the storm."

• verb

  To cause harm or injury to.

  - "The careless driver damaged the fence."
  - "The thief damaged the store's property."
  - "The fire damaged the historical building."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdæmɪdʒd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

complete , perfect , undamaged

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Synonyms

defective , faulty , injured , wounded

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with damaged
tamed , named , framed , aimed , blamed

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Variants

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damage , damageabilities , damageability , damaged , damager , damagers , damages , damaging , damaged goods

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'damage' comes from 'daman,' meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue.' The modern meaning of the word evolved from the idea of 'subduing' or 'taming' an object or material, which often results in harm or injury.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'damage control' originated during World War II, when sailors would try to prevent further damage to a ship after it had been hit by an enemy torpedo?

2. The word 'damage' is also used in the field of psychology to describe the emotional harm caused by traumatic experiences.

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Related Concepts

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1. Repair: The process of restoring an object or system to a functional state after being damaged.

2. Maintenance: The practice of preserving and caring for an object or system to prevent damage.

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Culture

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Damaged has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to convey themes of loss, decay, and transformation. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby,' the damaged characters, such as Gatsby himself and Daisy Buchanan, represent the decay and loss of the American Dream.

How to Memorize "damaged"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a vase that has been dropped and now has cracks in it. Visualize the pieces of the vase scattered on the floor.
   - Visualize a car with a dented fender and a broken taillight.
   - Visualize a roof with missing shingles and water leaking in.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'damaged' with the image of a broken toy or a damaged car.
   - Associate the word 'damaged' with the feeling of sadness or disappointment.
   - Associate the word 'damaged' with the idea of something that is no longer perfect.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'damaged' starts with the letter 'D,' which looks like a crack in the ground.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'damaged': 'The dam in the lake was damaged by the heavy rain, causing the water to flood the surrounding area.'

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