B1nounhealthsport
US/ˈɪn.dʒər.i/
UK/ˈɪn.dʒər.i/
physical harm or damage to a person's body, for example in an accident
In context
He missed the whole football season because of a serious knee injury.
Luckily, nobody suffered any injuries when the bus hit the wall.
Warming up properly before you run can help you avoid injury.
Words that go with injury
adjective + noun
- serious injuryWearing a helmet can prevent serious injury.
- minor injuryTwo passengers were treated for minor injuries.
verb + noun
- suffer an injuryShe suffered a back injury while lifting heavy boxes.
- avoid injuryStretch after exercise to avoid injury.
noun + noun
- head injuryHe was taken to hospital with a head injury.
verb + preposition
- recover from an injuryIt took her six months to recover from the injury.
noun + preposition
- injury toThe crash caused injuries to his arms and legs.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He was injuried in the accident.Correct: He was injured in the accident.