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damages

dam·age
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dam-ij]
    • /ˈdæm ɪdʒ/
    • /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dam-ij]
    • /ˈdæm ɪdʒ/

Definitions of damages word

  • noun plural damages money to be paid as compensation to a person for injury, loss, etc 3
  • noun damages injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness: The storm did considerable damage to the crops. 1
  • noun damages damages, Law. the estimated money equivalent for detriment or injury sustained. 1
  • noun damages Often, damages. Informal. cost; expense; charge: What are the damages for the lubrication job on my car? 1
  • verb with object damages to cause damage to; injure or harm; reduce the value or usefulness of: He damaged the saw on a nail. 1
  • verb without object damages to become damaged: Soft wood damages easily. 1

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Origin of damages

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Old French, equivalent to dam (< Latin damnum damage, fine) + -age -age; see damn

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Parts of speech for Damages

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

damages popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

damages usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for damages

noun damages

  • compensation — Compensation is money that someone who has experienced loss or suffering claims from the person or organization responsible, or from the state.
  • costs — the costs involved in producing goods or services
  • reparation — the making of amends for wrong or injury done: reparation for an injustice.
  • reimbursement — to make repayment to for expense or loss incurred: The insurance company reimbursed him for his losses in the fire.
  • recompense — to repay; remunerate; reward, as for service, aid, etc.

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