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”?