B2
demolish vs dismantle
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. |
| dismantleverb/dɪsˈmæn.təl/ | Meaning to take something apart piece by piece, or to end a system slowly | Goes with dismantle the system | Example The new government promised to dismantle the old tax system within five years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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