The difference between Demolish and Knock down
When used as verbs, demolish means to destroy, whereas knock down means to hit or knock (something), intentionally or accidentally, so that it falls.
check bellow for the other definitions of Demolish and Knock down
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Demolish as a verb:
To destroy.
Examples:
"They demolished the old mill and put up four townhouses."
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Demolish as a verb (transitive, figuratively):
To defeat or consume utterly (as a theory, belief or opponent).
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Knock down as a verb (transitive):
To hit or knock (something), intentionally or accidentally, so that it falls.
Examples:
"As I took the can off the shelf, I knocked down the one beside it."
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Knock down as a verb (transitive):
To demolish.
Examples:
"We knocked down the garden shed when we moved."
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Knock down as a verb (transitive):
At an auction, to declare (something) sold with a blow from the gavel.
Examples:
"The picture was knocked down for £50."
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Knock down as a verb (transitive, informal):
To reduce the price of.
Examples:
"They knocked it down by another £5, so we bought it."
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Knock down as a verb:
To drink fast.
Examples:
"I love to go down the pub and knock down pints of lager."
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Knock down as a verb (transitive, usually, passive):
To disassemble for shipment.
Examples:
"The furniture is shipped knocked down, so assembly is required."