This meaning means someone or something causes pain to a person or animal. It can be a real injury or feeling sad because of words or actions.
I hurt my leg while running fast.
His words hurt me very much.
Here, 'hurt' means to cause damage to things like a person’s good name, a business, or feelings. It is not about body pain but about loss or bad effect.
Bad reviews hurt the shop a lot.
The news hurt her reputation quickly.
As a noun, 'hurt' means a place or feeling of pain or injury on the body. It is the place where someone feels pain or has been injured.
I feel a hurt in my arm today.
She has a hurt on her knee.
This meaning refers to feelings of sadness or emotional pain. It is the hurt we feel in our heart or mind because of something bad that happened.
He felt a deep hurt after the fight.
Her hurt was clear in her eyes.
In business or sports, 'hurt' means to cause a problem that makes things worse or causes loss. It is not about the body but about being at a disadvantage.
The new rules hurt small businesses badly.
The team was hurt by many injuries.
This meaning means that a person feels pain in some part of their body. It can be a quick or long pain caused by illness or injury.
My head hurts after the long day.
His back hurts from sitting too long.
This meaning refers to making a small injury or damage on a surface or skin. It usually causes pain or bleeding.
The thorn hurt my finger quickly.
Sharp edges can hurt your hands.
Used when someone feels emotionally upset or offended by something said or done. It means causing emotional pain, not physical pain.
Don't hurt her with careless words.
He was hurt by his friend's joke.
