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Damages Definition & Meaning

damages
noun
  1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

"Damages" in song lyrics

See how damages is used in real songs:

  • "Put my tape in your deck and do some damages"
    Ant Banks — 2 The Head
  • "Will give rise to pandemic damages"
    Ceschi f/ Icon the Mic King, David Ramos, Shoshin — End of Skies
  • "When gangstas is making advances for more social damages"
    Dan-e-o — Deadly

Usage tips for "damages"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "damages" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for damages to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does damages mean?
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
What part of speech is damages?
Damages is a noun.

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