Definition: To damage beyond use or repair.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look!
That’s a very good definition from the dictionary, indeed – “to damage beyond use or repair.” But what
does
that really
mean
, you ask? Let's break it down with a little rhyme to help us see:
“
Destroyed
means something’s gone astray,
Beyond all fixing, come what may!
It’s broken down, completely wrecked,
A final ending, no respect!”
Think of it like this: If you build a magnificent castle out of blocks, and then knock it over with a mighty crash – it's
destroyed
. It can’t be rebuilt the same way.
Or imagine a favorite teddy bear, ripped and torn in a playful fight – it’s been
destroyed
because its comfort is lost.
Essentially, "destroyed" means something has suffered such damage that it can no longer function as it did before. It's a permanent change!
Do you have any questions about this concept? Perhaps you could give me an example of something that might be described as “destroyed”?