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Decoding the difference: "devastated" vs. "destroyed"
Anwar Kareem 29/09/2024, 05:46English.me team member
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?
Examples of usage
Devastated- She was devastated by the loss of her pet.
- The community was devastated by the hurricane.
- The building was destroyed in the fire.
- His careless actions destroyed the trust they had.
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