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had no damage on
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "had no damage on" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used to indicate that something was not harmed or affected, but the phrasing is awkward and unclear. Example: "The package arrived safely and had no damage on it."
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Alternative expressions(18)
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Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
Experimental mice that received vehicle instead of ganciclovir on E11 E12, or ganciclovir on E14 E17, had no damage.
Science
However, 9 and 13 had no significant damage on gastric mucosa.
That you're in this country that had no way of inflicting damage on us, and that had a thousand years of hostility towards China, and had no real interest in Russia, and it didn't fit the model at all.
News & Media
Unablated experimental mice receiving vehicle instead of ganciclovir on E11 E12 had no neocortical damage.
Science
Three days after slug introduction, significantly less leaves of P. vulgaris and T. pratense were damaged in plant communities containing twelve compared to three species; earthworms had no effect on slug damage after three days; overall herbivory after three days was unaffected by earthworms or plant community composition.
Science
Indeed, despite its key role in preventing lipid membrane peroxidation, 6 weeks of vitamin E supplementation had no effect on muscle damage in ultramarathon runners.
Wiki
However, leaf damage had no effect on aboveground biomass, leaf area and SLA.
Science
Leaf damage had no effect on the N content in the belowground biomass of the knotweed in the inoculated variants.
Science
Leaf damage had no effect on stilbene content but enhanced piceid content in the inoculated F. japonica (from 0.93% to 1.13%).
Science
Initial plant size (cutting diameter) had a significant influence on all aspects of plant biomass, while it had no effect on defoliation damage, growth rate, or root-to-shoot ratio.
Science
Both a cholesterol-rich diet and LDLr deficiency had no effect on cartilage damage; in contrast, ectopic bone formation was increased within joint ligaments (fold increase 6.7 and 6.1, respectively).
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "had no damage on". Instead, opt for more precise and grammatically sound alternatives such as "sustained no damage" or "was undamaged" to clearly convey the absence of harm.
Common error
Be mindful of phrasing. Saying something "had no damage on it" can sound unnatural. Instead, rephrase to say it "sustained no damage" or "was undamaged" for clearer communication.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "had no damage on" functions as a descriptive statement indicating the absence of harm or injury to something. However, Ludwig AI indicates that this is not standard English and provides more appropriate alternatives.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "had no damage on" is considered grammatically incorrect and awkward in standard written English. As indicated by Ludwig AI, it is better to use clearer and more precise alternatives such as "sustained no damage" or "was undamaged". While the intent is to communicate that something was not harmed, these alternative phrases offer improved clarity and grammatical correctness. The lack of examples highlights the preference for these alternatives in both formal and informal contexts.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
sustained no damage
This alternative uses a more direct and common verb, "sustained", to indicate the absence of damage.
was undamaged
This is a concise and grammatically correct way to state that something did not experience damage.
showed no damage
This alternative emphasizes the observation or detection of damage, or lack thereof.
exhibited no damage
Similar to "showed no damage", but slightly more formal.
remained intact
This phrase highlights the preservation of the original state without any harm.
was unaffected
This suggests that something was not influenced or harmed by an external factor.
was unscathed
This implies that something passed through a potentially damaging situation without harm.
escaped damage
This suggests an element of luck or avoidance of damage.
bore no marks
This alternative focuses on the absence of visible signs of damage.
presented no injuries
Used in contexts relating to people or animals, this indicates the absence of physical harm.
FAQs
What are some alternatives to "had no damage on"?
You can use alternatives like "sustained no damage", "was undamaged", or "showed no damage" depending on the context.
Is the phrase "had no damage on" grammatically correct?
No, the phrase "had no damage on" is not considered grammatically correct in standard written English. More appropriate alternatives exist, such as "sustained no damage".
How can I use "sustained no damage" in a sentence?
You can say, "The package sustained no damage during shipping" or "The car sustained no damage in the accident".
What's the difference between "had no damage on" and "was undamaged"?
"Was undamaged" is a concise and grammatically correct way of saying something did not experience any damage. "Had no damage on" is an awkward and less preferable phrasing; using "was undamaged" is clearer and more direct.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested