Casualties Meaning in English
word · lemma: casualty
Definition
Casualties are people who are killed or injured in a war, accident, or disaster. In some contexts, it can also mean people or things that suffer because of a difficult situation.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in news and formal reporting, especially about war, disasters, and serious accidents. 'Casualties' includes both dead and injured people, so do not use it only for deaths; for military contexts, 'casualties' and 'losses' can overlap, and in figurative use it can mean unintended victims of change, as in 'budget cuts caused casualties.'
Example Sentences
The storm caused several casualties in the village.
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The report said there were no casualties after the fire.
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The soldiers helped move the casualties to safety.
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Thankfully, the crash looked worse than it was, and there were only minor casualties.
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The mayor asked the media not to speculate about casualties until officials confirmed the numbers.
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When the company cut jobs, long-time employees became the first casualties.
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