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Exam: IELTS

damage

IPA: /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be harmed or injured in some way, often resulting in a loss or reduction of value or quality.

Example: The old building began to damage after years of neglect.

noun

Definition: Harm or injury that affects a person, property, or reputation, often leading to a decrease in value or usefulness.

Example: The storm caused significant damage to the houses in the neighborhood.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause harm or injury to something, making it less valuable or functional.

Example: The storm will damage the roof if it gets too strong.

damaging

IPA: /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Harmful or injurious, referring to something that causes damage.

Example: The storm had a damaging effect on the coastal towns.

verb

Definition: To cause harm or injury to something, making it less effective or less valuable.

Example: The storm is damaging the crops in the field.

damagingly

IPA: /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋli/

KK: /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes harm or damage.

Example: The storm damaged the roof damagingly, leading to leaks in the house.

damnable

IPA: /ˈdæmnəbl/

KK: /ˈdæmnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Deserving strong criticism or condemnation; something that is very bad or offensive.

Example: The politician's actions were deemed damnable by the public.

damnably

IPA: /ˈdæmnəbli/

KK: /ˈdæmnəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is deserving of condemnation or strong disapproval.

Example: He spoke damnably about his opponents, showing no respect.

damnation

IPA: //dæmˈneɪʃən//

KK: /dæmˈneɪʃən/

interjection

Definition: A strong expression of anger or annoyance, often used in frustration.

Example: Damnation! I can't believe I forgot my keys again!

noun

Definition: The state of being punished forever, often in a religious context, or the act of condemning someone to such punishment.

Example: Many believe that a life of wrongdoing leads to damnation after death.

damned

IPA: /dæmd/

KK: /dæmd/

adjective

Definition: Deserving of strong criticism or punishment, often used to express strong feelings about something negative.

Example: I can't believe he made such a damned mistake.

adverb

Definition: Used to emphasize something, often expressing strong feelings or frustration.

Example: I can't believe he made such a damned mistake!

noun

Definition: Souls that are condemned to suffer punishment, often in a religious context.

Example: In many stories, the damned wander the earth, seeking redemption.

damnify

IPA: /ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/

verb

Definition: To cause harm or damage to someone or something, often resulting in loss or injury.

Example: The storm could damnify the crops if it continues to rage.

damning

IPA: /ˈdæmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdæmɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing someone or something to be strongly criticized or condemned.

Example: The report contained damning evidence against the accused.

verb

Definition: To express strong disapproval or condemnation of someone or something.

Example: The report was damning, revealing serious flaws in the company's practices.

damningly

IPA: /ˈdæmɪŋli/

KK: /ˈdæmɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that strongly criticizes or condemns someone or something.

Example: The report was damningly critical of the company's practices.

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