harmful (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːmfl/

Definition

Causing or likely to cause damage or injury.

Examples

• Exposure to the sun without protection can be harmful.

• The chemicals in the cleaning product were found to be harmful to aquatic life.

• Spreading rumors can be emotionally harmful to others.

How to Use harmful

harmful to (prepositional phrase)

Causing damage or injury to someone or something. — "Excessive screen time can be harmful to children's eyesight."

Synonyms of harmful

Words with a similar meaning to harmful:

• bad
• damaging
• deleterious
• pernicious

Antonyms of harmful

Words with the opposite meaning to harmful:

• beneficial
• harmless

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