harmful
harmful
causing damage
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harmful with Russian translation
harmful usage examples
Дым с завода вреден для ближайших ферм.
Smoke from the factory is harmful to nearby farms.
Выбрасывание батареек в мусор может быть вредно для почвы.
Throwing batteries in the bin can be harmful to the soil.
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harmful belongs to the topic "Climate and Ecology". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
harmful synonyms
What's the difference between harmful / unhealthy / toxic / poisonous / detrimental / dangerous
Often used about health or lifestyle; less general than 'harmful'.
Smog makes the air unhealthy to breathe.
Usually refers to poisonous or seriously harmful substances; often chemical.
Toxic waste polluted the river.
Specifically means containing poison; usually about substances, plants or animals.
Some mushrooms are poisonous and should not be eaten.
More formal; often implies long-term negative effects.
Deforestation can be detrimental to biodiversity.
Flooded roads are dangerous for drivers.
More formal; often used about unpleasant or harmful fumes/substances.
Noxious fumes from the factory harmed nearby crops.
Highly formal; implies gradual, often hidden harm.
The pernicious spread of invasive species changed the ecosystem over years.
Formal/scientific; often used for harm to health or the environment.
Certain chemicals have deleterious effects on coral reefs.
Emphasizes risk or danger; often about materials or situations posing a risk.
Hazardous chemicals must be handled carefully.
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How to pronounce harmful and what this word means
harmful means harmful. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce harmful
/ˈhɑːm.fəl/
harmful translation
harmful
harmful examples
Smoke from the factory is harmful to nearby farms.
harmful transcription
/ˈhɑːm.fəl/, /ˈhɑrmfəl/
Questions about this word
harmful meaning: what does it mean?
causing damage
harmful pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
harmful is pronounced as /ˈhɑːm.fəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
harmful definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Smoke from the factory is harmful to nearby farms. Translation: Дым с завода вреден для ближайших ферм.
Is harmful part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?
Yes, harmful can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is harmful part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, harmful can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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