harm
Meaning
To harm means to cause physical injury, damage, or negative effects to someone or something.
💡 A common mistake is using "harm" intransitively; it typically requires a direct object.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
Anna
checks
the
small
plants
on
her
balcony
to
see
if
they
need
water
.
Last
week
she
learned
that
too
much
water
can
harm
the
roots
,
so
she
measures
the
amount
carefully
.
If
the
soil
looks
dry
,
she
gives
a
little
water
and
then
watches
for
a
few
minutes
.
On
windy
days
she
moves
the
pots
to
a
sheltered
corner
to
protect
the
leaves
from
damage
.
By
the
end
of
the
week
the
plants
usually
look
healthier
,
and
she
feels
satisfied
with
her
routine
.
Common Phrases
harm someone
harm the environment
harm one's reputation
Synonyms
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