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Harmless Bacteria Humans Adjective Bre ˈhɑːmləs ˈhɑːrmləs Bit

Word harmless
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈhɑːmləs / NAmE / ˈhɑːrmləs /
Example
  • the bacteria is harmless to humans.
  • it's just a bit of harmless fun.
  • the substance is harmless to people.
  • a small and seemingly harmless creature
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harmless

(adjective)BrE / ˈhɑːmləs / NAmE / ˈhɑːrmləs /
  1. unable or unlikely to cause damage or harm
    • The bacteria is harmless to humans.
  2. unlikely to upset or offend anyone
    • synonym innocuous
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/innocuous
    • It's just a bit of harmless fun.

    Extra Examples

    • The substance is harmless to people.
    • a small and seemingly harmless creature
    • chemical wastes which have to be rendered harmless
    • Most bacteria are harmless to humans.
    • Safety glass will break into relatively harmless pieces when it is hit hard.
    • Some apparently harmless drugs can be lethal when used in combination.
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