The driver was very lucky and was only slightly damaged.
The driver was very lucky and was only slightly hurt.
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During the protests, some students were killed and others were
seriously damaged.
During the protests, some students were killed and others
were seriously injured l wounded.
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Damaged is used in connection with things or parts of your body (NOT
people): 'The engine was too badly damaged to be repaired.' 'The cause
of the oil leak was a damaged pipeline.'
People are hurt or injured (badly hurt) in an accident, earthquake,
hurt .........: 'The scaffolding collapsed, killing one of the construction
workers and injuring two passers-by.'
Someone who is injured by a weapon, such as a gun or knife, is
wounded: 'He is accused of wounding a fellow prisoner.' 'The wounded
soldiers were sent home for medical treatment.'
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