What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
destruct
Example
The hurricane destructed the entire town. [destruct: verb]
Example
The company decided to destruct the old building and construct a new one in its place. [destruct: infinitive]
demolish
Example
The old stadium was demolished to make way for a new one. [demolished: past participle]
Example
The construction crew will demolish the old bridge and build a new one in its place. [demolish: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Demolish is more commonly used than destruct in everyday language, especially when referring to the destruction of buildings or large structures.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between destruct and demolish?
Both destruct and demolish are formal words and are typically used in serious or professional contexts.
