1 [U] ~ (to sth) physical harm caused to sth which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable:
serious / severe / extensive / permanent damage * brain / liver damage * smoke / bomb / storm damage * The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. * The storm didn't do much damage. * Let's take a look at the damage. * I insist on paying for the damage. * Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage.
2 [U] ~ (to sb/sth) harmful effects on sb/sth:
emotional damage resulting from divorce * damage to a person's reputation * This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. * I'm going-I've done enough damage here already.
3 (damages) [pl.] an amount of money that is paid to sb by the person, company, etc. that has caused them harm or injury:
He was ordered to pay damages totalling ｣30000. * They intend to sue for damages. * Ann was awarded ｣6000 (in) damages.
IDIOMS
what's the damage? (spoken) a way of asking how much sth costs
verb [VN] to harm or spoil sth/sb:
The fire badly damaged the town hall. * Several vehicles were damaged in the crash. * Smoking seriously damages your health. * The allegations are likely to damage his political career. * emotionally damaged children
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Is damage a noun, verb, or something else?
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