An injury means a hurt or damage on the body. It can happen when someone falls or gets hurt in a game. People often see doctors for an injury.
He got an injury playing football.
She has a leg injury from the fall.
Injury can also mean hurt that is not physical. It can damage how people feel or their reputation. This type is about emotional or social harm.
His injury to my feelings was clear.
The newspaper caused injury to her name.
In law, injury means physical or sometimes emotional harm that can be claimed in court. People can get money or help for their injury by law.
He filed a case for a serious injury.
The injury was caused by the other driver.
In biology, injury means physical damage to animals or plants. It can be from cold, heat, or other harm that hurts the living part.
The plant showed injury from the cold weather.
The dog had an injury on its paw.
In everyday use, injury can also mean damage to things like cars or machines after an accident. It means the object is hurt and may not work well.
The injury to the car was very bad.
The injury stopped the machine from working.
