ruins
/ˈɹuː.ɪnz/
ruins
📚 Meanings
- 1.
a building or structure that has fallen into decay or collapse
"The ruins of the ancient city were discovered by archaeologists."
- 1.
damage or destroy (a building, town, or other structure)
"The earthquake threatened to ruin the historic buildings."
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We explored the ancient ruins on our vacation.
We explored the ancient ruins on our vacation.
The storm's heavy rain ruins the outdoor festival.
The storm's heavy rain ruins the outdoor festival.
He worries that his mistake ruins his chances.
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How do you pronounce ruins?
ruins is pronounced [/ˈɹuː.ɪnz/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does ruins mean?
ruins means "ruins". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is ruins?
ruins is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with ruins?
Example: "We explored the ancient ruins on our vacation." — used to mean "ruins".
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