B2
demolish vs destroy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| demolishverb/dɪˈmɑː.lɪʃ/ | Meaning to destroy a building completely, or to show that an idea or argument is wrong | Goes with demolish a building | Example The old cinema was demolished to make room for a shopping center. |
| destroyverb/dɪˈstrɔɪ/ | Meaning To damage something so badly that it cannot be used or no longer exists. | Goes with — | Example The fire destroyed the old market in less than an hour. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
New evidence the old theory.