💥damage

verb
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/

Meaning

To cause physical harm to something.
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness

Example Sentences

The storm damaged several houses in the village.

The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.

Example Expressions

beyond repair

Synonyms

harm, spoil, break, ruin, destroy, destruction, injury, loss
Entry 1
harm, spoil, break, ruin, destroy
Entry 2
harm, destruction, injury, loss

Antonyms

repair, fix, improve, restoration, improvement, benefit
Entry 1
repair, fix, improve
Entry 2
repair, restoration, improvement, benefit

Collocations

damage control, serious damage, cause damage, property damage, brain damage, environmental damage
Entry 1
damage control, serious damage, cause damage, property damage
Entry 2
property damage, brain damage, environmental damage

More Example Sentences

A man repairs his roof after a heavy storm that damaged several tiles and caused a leak in the bedroom

A man repairs his roof after a heavy storm that damaged several tiles and caused a leak in the bedroom so he climbs up with a ladder

A man repairs his roof after a heavy storm that damaged several tiles and caused a leak in the bedroom so he climbs up with a ladder and tools

A man repairs his roof after a heavy storm that damaged several tiles and caused a leak in the bedroom so he climbs up with a ladder and tools and replaces the broken tiles

A man repairs his roof after a heavy storm that damaged several tiles and caused a leak in the bedroom so he climbs up with a ladder and tools and replaces the broken tiles one by one

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe using special tools and waterproof sealant

A man repairs his roof after a heavy storm that damaged several tiles and caused a leak in the bedroom so he climbs up with a ladder and tools and replaces the broken tiles one by one while his wife holds the ladder steady below and they finish the job before the next rain saving money by doing it themselves instead of waiting weeks for a contractor who charges much more.

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe using special tools and waterproof sealant then tests the connection to make sure there are no more leaks

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe using special tools and waterproof sealant then tests the connection to make sure there are no more leaks and advises the building manager to inspect the other pipes as well.

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