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Destruction
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Simple meaning
What does Destruction mean?
Destruction means serious damage or ruin.
Dictionary definition
The act or result of damaging something so badly that it is ruined or no longer exists as before.
Example sentences
Destruction in a sentence
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The storm caused destruction near the beach.
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The fire left a path of destruction through the forest.
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The article explained how people worked together after the destruction of the old bridge.
Synonyms
Words like Destruction
ruinUse for serious damage or collapse.
devastationUse for very serious destruction over an area.
Antonyms
Opposite words
repairUse for fixing damage.
creationUse for making something new.
Word family
Destruction word family
Base word
destroy
noun
destruction
The act or result of destroying.
adjective
destructive
Causing serious damage.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does destruction mean?
Destruction means the act or result of damaging something very badly.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses destruction correctly?
This sentence uses destruction to mean serious damage.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of destruction?
Repair means fixing damage, while destruction means serious damage or ruin.
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