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Collocation

badly injured

adverb + past participle (adjective) adverb + past participle (adjective)

Definition

hurt seriously; having severe injuries

'badly injured' is a common English collocation. hurt seriously; having severe injuries

Visual cue for badly injured

be + badly injured

“Two passengers were badly injured in the crash.”

Examples

  • Three people were _____ injured in the accident.
  • He was _____ injured and had to be taken to hospital immediately.
  • The cyclist was _____ injured after being hit by a car.
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  • Several residents were _____ injured when the roof collapsed.
  • She escaped, but her left arm was _____ injured in the fire.
  • Two workers were _____ injured during the explosion at the factory.
  • Although no one was killed, a number of fans were _____ injured in the stampede.
  • The driver, _____ injured and in shock, was pulled from the wreckage by rescuers.
  • Reports said the child was _____ injured, but in a stable condition after surgery.