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ruins

Pronunciation: [ˈruːɪnz]

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Learn how to use ruins in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “history”

(noun) the remains of something that was once whole, usually buildings or structures that have fallen apart over time. Think of it like old castles or temples that people visit to see what they looked like long ago.

Example

The ancient ruins of the city attracted many tourists this summer.

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New buildings replaced the ruins, so there was nothing left to see.

Example

Have you ever visited any historical ruins?

Context: “damage”

(verb) to cause something to break or to be in bad condition, often in a way that makes it unusable. It’s like when you accidentally spill juice on a toy and it stops working.

Example

The heavy rain did not ruin the picnic; we still had a great time.

Example

If you drop the glass, it will ruin the beautiful table.

Example

Do you think too much water can ruin the plants?

How to pronounce ruins

Pronunciation: [ˈruːɪnz]

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