Foundation level · Year 4 · free
harm
noun · Say it: HARM
What it means
Foundationhurt or damage done to someone or something
Our teacher said a little rain never did anyone any harm.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- damage
- hurt
- injury
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- benefit
- good
More examples
- Keep the puppy away from the oven so it comes to no harm.
Where the word comes from
From Old English hearm, meaning grief or injury.
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