Meaning
To break or damage something so badly that it cannot be used or repaired.
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Word origin
From Old French destruire, from Latin destruere, meaning to pull down.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- destruire
Grammar
Examples
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Here "destroy" means to break something so badly it cannot be used.
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"Destroyed" is the past form of "destroy".
careless .
"Destroys" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 7: destroy, prove, wedding and 7 more words.