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Workers will demolish the old shed safely.
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Demolish means knock down a structure.
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To tear down or destroy a structure.
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The storm could demolish a weak wall.
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Before crews demolish a building, they plan how to protect nearby streets.
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What does demolish mean?
Demolish means knock down a structure.
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The choice "destroy" is closest in meaning because demolish means knock down a structure.
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