Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The scattered remains left after something has been broken, destroyed, or demolished
Debris
/ˈdebriː/Synonyms:
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Examples:
His face is covered in dirt and debris.
The debris did not cover her deeply.
The storm left the streets full of debris.
Etymology:
Debris comes from the French word débris meaning pieces or fragments, derived from débriser, where dé- means apart and briser means to break. It has been used in English since the 18th century.
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