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injuries

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɪndʒɝiz// UK //ˈɪndʒəɹɪz// in·juries

n. physical damage to your body, usually caused by an accident, a fall, or a fight. You use this word for things like broken bones or deep cuts.

n. physical harm or damage to a person's body caused by an external force or event. Often used in medical or legal contexts to describe the specific nature of trauma sustained.


SIMPLE

He has several minor injuries from the car accident.

CONTEXTUAL

The athlete had to retire early from the game due to recurring knee injuries that refused to heal.

COMPLEX

Medical staff worked quickly to assess the extent of the passenger's internal injuries before deciding whether immediate surgery was necessary to prevent further complications.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural to refer to multiple wounds or the general state of a victim after an accident.

Pitfall

He has many damages on his bodyHe has many injuries on his bodyLearners often use 'damage' for people, but 'damage' usually applies to objects; 'injury' is the correct term for physical harm to a person.

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