ruin
Pronunciation: [ˈruːɪn]
Word
Context: “destruction”
(verb) to cause something to be very badly damaged or spoiled. It means making something unusable or destroying its good parts. Like if you spill juice on a favorite book and it gets all wet.
Example
The rain did not ruin our picnic; we had fun even in the wet weather.
Example
The storm ruined the beautiful decorations we set up for the party.
Example
Did the construction work ruin the view from your window?
Context: “destruction”
(noun) the state of being destroyed or very badly damaged. It's used to describe something that can no longer be used. Like when a once beautiful castle is now just broken walls and stones.
Example
The old house was a beautiful ruin that many people loved to visit.
Example
The garden was not a ruin; it was well-kept and full of flowers.
Example
What happened to the beautiful building that turned into a ruin?
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