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Wordabulary

hurt

Pronunciation
Verb A1 Beginner

Quick answer

To cause pain or injury to someone, or to feel pain yourself.

"She hurt her ankle jumping off the swing."

Synonyms and antonyms

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Usage notes

"Hurt" doesn't change form in the past tense: hurt, hurt, hurt.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She _____ her ankle jumping off the swing."

Answer: hurt

In your own words, what does "hurt" mean?

To cause pain or injury to someone, or to feel pain yourself.

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