[ˈdamɪdʒ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something
(e.g: bombing caused extensive damage to the town)

- a sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury
(e.g: she was awarded $284,000 in damages)


Phrases:
- the damage is done
- what's the damage?

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French, from dam, damne ‘loss or damage’, from Latin damnum ‘loss or hurt’; compare with damn

[ˈdamɪdʒ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function
(e.g: the car was badly damaged in the accident)


Phrases:
- the damage is done
- what's the damage?

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French, from dam, damne ‘loss or damage’, from Latin damnum ‘loss or hurt’; compare with damn