DESTROYED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word DESTROYED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DESTROYED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Destroy

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old French destruire, based on Latin destruere, from de- (expressing reversal) + struere ‘build’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dɪˈstrɔɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it

Short Definition:

end existence of

Examples:
  • the room had been destroyed by fire

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