harm's
|harm's|
B1
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/hɑrmz/
🇬🇧
/hɑːmz/
(harm)
cause injury
Etymology
Etymology Information
'harm' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hearm', where 'hearm' meant 'injury or damage'.
Historical Evolution
'hearm' transformed into the Middle English word 'harm', and eventually became the modern English word 'harm'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'injury or damage', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'harm', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with harm.
The harm's impact was evident in the community.
Last updated: 2025/01/13 20:36