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Decoding the difference: "devastated" vs. "destroyed"

Anwar Kareem 29/09/2024, 05:46

English.me team member

Devastated and destroyed. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "devastated" and "destroyed" convey a sense of severe damage or ruin.

What is different?

"Devastated" often has an emotional connotation, while "destroyed" is more physical or literal.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for devastated) and destroyed

Examples of usage

Devastated

She was devastated by the loss of her pet.
The community was devastated by the hurricane.

Destroyed

The building was destroyed in the fire.
His careless actions destroyed the trust they had.

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