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devastation

/,devəs'teiʃn/
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Word: Devastation

Part of Speech: Noun

Simple Definition: Devastation means a lot of damage or destruction that is so severe that something cannot be repaired or no longer exists. It can also describe a feeling of being very upset or overwhelmed.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "devastation" when talking about things that have been destroyed, such as buildings, nature, or even feelings after a loss.
  • It can describe both physical destruction and emotional suffering.
Examples:
  1. Physical Destruction: "After the hurricane, the town faced complete devastation; many homes were destroyed."
  2. Emotional State: "When she moved away, he felt a deep sense of devastation."
Advanced Usage:
  • You can use "devastation" in more complex sentences to describe the extent and impact of the destruction.
    • Example: "The devastation caused by the earthquake was evident in the crumbled buildings and the displaced families."
Word Variants:
  • Devastate (verb): To cause severe and overwhelming damage.
    • Example: "The flood will devastate the crops."
  • Devastating (adjective): Causing severe shock or grief.
    • Example: "The news of her illness was devastating."
Different Meanings:
  1. Destruction: Referring to physical damage, like in natural disasters.
  2. Emotional Impact: Referring to the feeling of being overwhelmed by sadness or grief.
Synonyms:
  • Destruction
  • Ruin
  • Havoc
  • Devastation can also imply a sense of chaos and loss.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "Hit hard": This idiom means to be strongly affected by something devastating.
    • Example: "The community was hit hard by the economic downturn."
  • "Wipe out": This phrasal verb means to completely destroy or eliminate something.
    • Example: "The wildfire wiped out several acres of forest."
Summary:

In summary, "devastation" refers to severe damage or destruction that is often irreversible. It can describe physical destruction, like after a disaster, or emotional pain, like feeling overwhelmed after a loss.

Noun
  1. the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
  2. plundering with excessive damage and destruction
  3. an event that results in total destruction
  4. the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed
    • her departure left him in utter devastation
  5. the state of being decayed or destroyed

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