destroyed
/dɪˈstrɔɪd/
de · stroyed
dɪ · ˈstrɔɪd
English Definition
adj. ruined or damaged completely
Significado en Español
destruido
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bị phá hủy
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Example Sentence
The village was destroyed by the flood.
这个村庄被洪水摧毁了。
Synonyms
ruined
demolished
wrecked
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “destroyed”:
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A
demolished
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B
restored
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C
preserved
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D
intact
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A — demolished.
“destroyed” means adj. ruined or damaged completely
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The fierce, roaring fire completely ______ the old wooden barn.
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A
destroyed
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B
built
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C
repaired
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D
restored
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A — destroyed.
“destroyed” means adj. ruined or damaged completely
Common questions about “destroyed”
What does “destroyed” mean?
destroyed — adj. ruined or damaged completely. In Chinese: 被毁坏的.
How do you pronounce “destroyed”?
destroyed is pronounced /dɪˈstrɔɪd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · stroyed.
How do you use “destroyed” in a sentence?
The village was destroyed by the flood. (这个村庄被洪水摧毁了。)
What are synonyms for “destroyed”?
ruined, demolished, wrecked — all close in meaning to destroyed (adj. ruined or damaged completely).
Is “destroyed” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. destroyed appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
