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ruins

/ˈruːɪnz/
en-us undefinedruins
Main Example

The ancient ruins are a popular tourist attraction.

Example context
en-us flagThe ancient ruins are a popular tourist attraction.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The remains of a building or structure that has fallen down or been destroyed.

Other Example

The ruins of the castle are fascinating to explore.

en-us flagThe ruins of the castle are fascinating to explore.

We found ancient ruins while hiking in the mountains.

en-us flagWe found ancient ruins while hiking in the mountains.

The city is known for its beautiful ruins from the Roman era.

en-us flagThe city is known for its beautiful ruins from the Roman era.
Synonyms

historic ruins

en-us flaghistoric ruins

ancient ruins

en-us flagancient ruins

famous ruins

en-us flagfamous ruins
Synonyms

remains

wreckage

debris

ruins

/ˈruːɪnz/
Main Example

The storm ruined our picnic.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To cause something to be in a state of destruction or disrepair.

Other Example

The fire ruined the old building.

Heavy rain ruined the roads.

The accident ruined our plans.

Synonyms

completely ruined

badly ruined

totally ruined

Synonyms

destroy

devastate

wreck

ruins

/ˈruːɪnz/
en-us undefinedruins
Main Example

His bad decisions led to his financial ruins.

Example context
en-us flagHis bad decisions led to his financial ruins.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A state of complete destruction or failure.

Other Example

The storm left the town in ruins.

en-us flagThe storm left the town in ruins.

After the scandal, his reputation was in ruins.

en-us flagAfter the scandal, his reputation was in ruins.

The old castle now stands in ruins.

en-us flagThe old castle now stands in ruins.
Synonyms

financial ruins

en-us flagfinancial ruins

cultural ruins

en-us flagcultural ruins

emotional ruins

en-us flagemotional ruins
Synonyms

devastation

destruction

collapse

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