A2verb 1K

Hurt

🇬🇧 UK /["/hɜːt/","/hɜːts/","/ˈhɜːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/hɜːrt/","/hɜːrts/","/ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Hurt

to cause physical pain to somebody/yourself; to injure somebody/yourself

In simple words: to cause pain or damage to someone or something

Hurt in a sentence

• I accidentally hurt my knee while playing soccer.
• She didn't want to hurt his feelings after the breakup.
• The loud noise really hurt my ears.
• Be careful, that knife can hurt you if you’re not careful.
• He felt hurt after his friends cancelled the dinner plans.

How to use Hurt

Use 'hurt' when talking about physical or emotional pain. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts but avoid it in overly formal writing. Saying someone 'hurt my feelings' is common.

Grammar pattern

hurt + object

Memory hint

Think of a hurt bird that can't fly; it reminds you how pain affects movement.

Related words

Collocations with Hurt

• badly
• seriously
• actually
• badly
• a lot
• really
• be going to
• begin to
• badly
• deeply
• really
• attempt to
• try to
• want to

Synonyms for Hurt

• injure
• damage
• wound
• afflict
• distress

Opposites of Hurt

• heal
• comfort
• soothe

Common mistakes with Hurt

• Confused with 'hurted' instead of 'hurt'
• Using 'hurt' as a noun instead of a verb
• Mixing up 'hurt' with 'harmed' in contexts where they don't mean the same

Frequently asked questions about Hurt

What does Hurt mean?

to cause pain or damage to someone or something

What is the definition of Hurt?

to cause physical pain to somebody/yourself; to injure somebody/yourself

How do you use Hurt in a sentence?

I accidentally hurt my knee while playing soccer.

Can you give another example of Hurt?

She didn't want to hurt his feelings after the breakup.

What are synonyms for Hurt?

Common alternatives include injure, damage, wound, afflict, distress.

What is the opposite of Hurt?

Opposite meanings include heal, comfort, soothe.

What words go with Hurt?

It commonly pairs with badly, seriously, actually, badly, a lot, really, be going to, begin to, badly, deeply, really, attempt to, try to, want to.

What are common mistakes when using Hurt?

Confused with 'hurted' instead of 'hurt' Using 'hurt' as a noun instead of a verb Mixing up 'hurt' with 'harmed' in contexts where they don't mean the same

How do you pronounce Hurt?

US: /["/hɜːrt/","/hɜːrts/","/ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/hɜːt/","/hɜːts/","/ˈhɜːtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Hurt?

Use 'hurt' when talking about physical or emotional pain. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts but avoid it in overly formal writing. Saying someone 'hurt my feelings' is common.

What CEFR level is Hurt?

"Hurt" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.