damage

damage
1. noun /ˈdæmɪdʒ,ˈdæmədʒ/
a) The abstract measure of something not being intact; harm.

The storm did a lot of damage to the area.

b) Cost or expense.

"Whats the damage?" he asked the waiter.

2. verb /ˈdæmɪdʒ,ˈdæmədʒ/
To make something less intact or even destroy it; to harm or cause destruction.

Be careful not to damage any of the fragile items while unpacking them.


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