damages
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/ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/
(damage)
harm or injury
Etymology
Etymology Information
'damages' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'damages', where 'dam' meant 'loss' and '-age' was a suffix indicating a condition or state.
Historical Evolution
'damages' changed from the Old French word 'damages' and eventually became the modern English word 'damages'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'loss or injury', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'compensation for loss or injury'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
compensation in money imposed by law for loss or injury.
The court awarded him $10,000 in damages.
Synonyms
Verb 1
third person singular form of 'damage'.
She damages the environment by not recycling.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45