demolish — to completely destroy or tear down a building or structure
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to completely destroy or tear down a building or structure
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/
Example Sentences
- My mom demolished my excuse for being late with just one phone call to my friend.
- The buffet was demolished by hungry college students in under 30 minutes.
- They plan to demolish the old stadium and build a new one.
demolish
VERB[/dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/]
to completely destroy or tear down a building or structure
The workers demolished the old bridge before building a new one.
The crew demolished the old building with heavy machinery. (🏗️ Building + 💥 Knock Down → Demolish)
The city demolished the old library, rebuilt it, and watched the neighborhood flourish.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin demoliri, combining de- (down) and moliri (to move or construct), literally meaning 'to tear down.' The word entered English in the 16th century through French.
Breakdown
de- (down, reverse) + mol- (move, build) + -ish (verb suffix) = demolish (to tear down completely)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom demolished my excuse for being late with just one phone call to my friend.”
“The buffet was demolished by hungry college students in under 30 minutes.”
“They plan to demolish the old stadium and build a new one.”
“The debate team demolished their opponents with solid facts and logic.”
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