damage
158
5.7
- noun
- /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
- Informal
- They've demanded $10 million in damages from our organization.
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Watch on YouTubeDamn it that like, you know, like gives them my credit card and it's like, what's the damage?
- Damn it that like, you know, like gives them my credit card and it's like, what's the damage?
- So you were not at fault and I can't remember, but I think he had to pay for the damage to my car.
- That would be like if you had a some damage to your house for some small amount, you'd have to pay that for yourself.
Examples
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Also, a plaintiff could seek monetary damages for harm caused by pollution.
Academic text (1994) -
That's at least two hundred fifty bucks worth of damage right there, he said.
Fiction book (2001) -
But what about the damage, how much would it cost him?
Fiction book (2001) -
- I'll pay for the damage, okay?
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- Was there any damage?
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-What's the damage, young man? -Ten even.
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- I'll pay for the damage.
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We're going for over a million dollars in damages in that case.
Fiction book (1995) -
So you just come by my office anytime and I give you a check for the damages, okay?
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After the storm, he said, "Let's assess the damage to the roof and see if it needs repairs."
Synonyms
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1.0
The amount of money you must pay to buy something
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
75
3.7
Injury to the brain that causes long term problems with how it works
42
3.4
Actions to limit the bad effects of a problem, for example to protect a reputation
40
5.6
Harm to ordinary people or buildings not meant as the main target during a military attack
- Specialized
1
4.1
A quick operation to stop bleeding, keep wounds clean, and make a very badly injured patient stable before full repair
- Archaic
A mild brain problem in children, often in boys, that causes problems with behaviour and learning
- Specialized
Harm to military equipment like tanks during fighting or missions, not from accidents
- Specialized
Wood damage caused by small beetles that leave fine dust and make it weak
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Etymology
Damage in informal speech comes from the same old word damnum meaning 'loss'. A helpful way to remember the informal use is this: people began to use damage to mean the 'cost' you must pay to make up for a loss, which is why asking 'What's the damage?' asks about the bill.