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Definition of harmless adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

harmless

adjective
 
/ˈhɑːmləs/
 
/ˈhɑːrmləs/
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  1. harmless (to somebody/something) unable or unlikely to cause damage or harm
    • The bacteria is harmless to humans.
    Extra Examples
    • a small and seemingly harmless creature
    • chemical wastes which have to be rendered harmless
    • 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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    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • appear
    • be
    • look
    • …
    adverb
    • absolutely
    • completely
    • perfectly
    • …
    preposition
    • to
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  2. unlikely to upset or offend anyone synonym innocuous
    • It's just a bit of harmless fun.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • appear
    • be
    • look
    • …
    adverb
    • absolutely
    • completely
    • perfectly
    • …
    preposition
    • to
    See full entry
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