the damage

noun
UK: /ðə ˈdæmɪdʒ/
US: /ðə ˈdæmɪdʒ/

  1. Physical harm that is caused to something so that it is broken or injured.

    1. The storm caused the damage to the roof. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are assessing the damage the oil spill caused to marine life. [ ] [ ]

  2. The negative effects on something.

    1. I hope that the damage to our reputation isn't too bad. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scandal did irreversible damage to his political career, ending any hope for advancement. [ ] [ ]

  3. The amount of money that a court orders someone to pay to someone else as compensation for harm that they have caused.

    1. The judge awarded the plaintiff the damage they sought in the lawsuit. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company had to pay considerable the damage after losing the environmental lawsuit. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

harm injury destruction impairment loss detriment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the damage" in English means: Physical harm that is caused to something so that it is broken or injured., The negative effects on something., The amount of money that a court orders someone to pay to someone else as compensation for harm that they have caused..

The phonetic transcription of "the damage" is /ðə ˈdæmɪdʒ/ in British English and /ðə ˈdæmɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the damage": harm, injury, destruction, impairment, loss, detriment.

Example usage of "the damage": "The storm caused the damage to the roof.". More examples on the page.