harmful
Meaning
The term "harmful" describes something that can cause damage or injury to people, animals, or the environment.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "harmful" with "harmless," which means not causing any harm.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
was
cleaning
the
kitchen
before
guests
arrived
,
and
she
reached
for
a
strong
detergent
under
the
sink
.
She
read
the
label
carefully
because
some
ingredients
can
be
harmful
if
they
mix
with
other
cleaners
or
if
you
breathe
the
fumes
.
To
be
safe
,
she
opened
the
window
and
put
on
gloves
,
then
used
a
small
amount
and
rinsed
the
surfaces
well
.
After
cleaning
,
she
took
the
empty
bottle
to
the
recycling
bin
and
decided
to
buy
a
milder
product
next
time
.
Common Phrases
harmful effects
harmful substances
harmful behavior
Synonyms
Antonyms
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