Dam vs. Damn
Dam
Definition
A dam is a barrier constructed to hold back water, creating a reservoir or controlling the flow of a river.
Damn
Definition
Damn is often used as a verb meaning to condemn or to express strong disapproval; it can also be used as an exclamation to emphasize frustration.
Example
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The engineers built a large dam to prevent flooding in the valley.
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The water level behind the dam rose to record heights after the heavy rains.
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Fish populations in the river decreased due to the construction of the new dam.
Example
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I can't believe you would damn someone's character without knowing them.
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He let out a damn when he realized he missed the bus.
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The critics damned the film for its lack of originality.
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