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The future tense form of 'destroy' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb destroy. Example: They will destroy the old building to make way for a new one. (They will destroy the old building to make way for a new one.)
Definition of “destroy”
- to cause severe damage or ruin something completely
- to put an end to something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | destroy |
| Future Continuous | destroying |
| Future Perfect | destroyed |
Example
He will destroy the old car to make space for a new one.
Example
They will destroy the competition in the upcoming tournament.
Example
At this time tomorrow, they will be destroying the old building.
Example
I will be destroying all the old files to make room for new ones.
Example
By the end of the year, she will have destroyed all her bad habits.
Example
They will have destroyed their enemies by the time the war ends.