Looking for the meaning of the word HARMFUL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HARMFUL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Harmful
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhɑːmf(ʊ)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
causing or likely to cause harm
Short Definition:causing or likely to cause harm
Examples:- the ozone layer blocks the harmful rays from the sun
- sugars which can be harmful to the teeth
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