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it can hurt us. vs it can hurts us

The correct phrase is 'it can hurt us.' The verb 'hurt' should be in its base form after 'can.' The incorrect phrase 'it can hurts us' uses the incorrect form of the verb 'hurts.'

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 1494 views

it can hurt us.

This phrase is correct. 'Hurt' is the correct base form of the verb after 'can.'

Use 'it can hurt us' when talking about the potential for something to cause harm or pain.

Examples:

  • It can hurt us if we don't take precautions.
  • The criticism can hurt us deeply.
  • The truth can hurt us sometimes.
  • His words can hurt us more than he realizes.
  • The betrayal can hurt us for a long time.
  • AACN Clin Issues. 2004 Jan-Mar;15(1):136-49. Diabetes and peripheral sensory neurons: what we don't know and how it can hurt us. McHugh JM(1), McHugh ...
  • CE: Diabetes and Peripheral Sensory Neurons: What We Don't Know and How It Can Hurt Us. Jeannette M. McHugh PhD, RN William B. McHugh MD, PhD
  • It can help us or it can hurt us. God, I am opening myself up to hear the message and to allow the Holy Spirit to work in my life. If I experience anytime through ...
  • LN2 is a short way of saying liquid nitrogen. It can hurt us, so we need to be careful. Page 6. Safety first! Page 7. I think I'll stand back a bit. Page 8. Here it comes ...

it can hurts us

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'hurts' should not be used in this form after 'can.'

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