Looking for the meaning of the word DEVASTATION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEVASTATION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Devastation
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdɛvəˈsteɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
great destruction or damage
Short Definition:great destruction or damage
Examples:- the floods caused widespread devastation
Definition:
severe and overwhelming shock or grief
Short Definition:severe and overwhelming shock or grief
Examples:- she spoke of her devastation at his death
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