injured
word · lemma: injure
Definition
Injured means hurt in your body because of an accident, fall, attack, or other harmful event. It can describe anything from a small physical injury to a serious one.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for physical harm, especially in news, medical, or official contexts: 'three people were injured'. In everyday speech, 'hurt' is often more common for minor pain. Common patterns: 'badly injured', 'seriously injured', 'get injured', 'be injured in an accident'.
Example Sentences
A few people got injured, but it could have been much worse.
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He was injured in a car accident.
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The injured player left the field.
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Luckily, no one was seriously injured.
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If you're injured, you should see a doctor right away.
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She kept working even though her shoulder was injured.
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