Basic Details
Word: Damage
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: To harm or injure something; the amount of harm done.
Synonyms: Harm, injury, destruction, impairment
Antonyms: Repair, restore, fix
Idioms and Phrases
- Take damage: To be harmed during an event or activity. Example: "The car took damage during the storm but was still drivable."
- Damage control: Actions taken to limit the negative effects of a situation. Example: "After the mistake at the meeting, the team held a session for damage control."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The storm caused significant damage to the old tree in the park.
Example 2: The puppy accidentally damaged the new sofa while playing.
Example 3: The company worked hard to repair the damage from the recent scandal.
Fun Fact
The word "damage" comes from the Latin word "damnum," which means 'loss' or 'hurt.' It has been used in English since the 14th century.
Famous Quote
"The greatest damage is not done by those who do evil, but by those who do nothing." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "damage" mean?
a) A kind of food
b) To harm or injure something
c) To create art
d) To write a story
Answer: b) To harm or injure something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "damage"?
a) Restore
b) Injury
c) Dance
d) Build
Answer: b) Injury
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "damage"?
a) Harm
b) Repair
c) Destruction
d) Injury
Answer: b) Repair
4. Which sentence uses "damage" correctly?
a) The flowers took damage from the frost.
b) She damage the book when she read it.
c) The damage was singing beautifully.
d) He fixed the damage garden.
Answer: a) The flowers took damage from the frost.
5. What does "damage control" mean?
a) Making something better
b) Avoiding fun
c) Limiting negative effects after a mistake
d) Creating new ideas
Answer: c) Limiting negative effects after a mistake
