ruin

Meanings

• noun

  The state of something that has been destroyed, damaged, or allowed to fall into disrepair.

  - "The old castle was a ruin."
  - "After the earthquake, many buildings were reduced to ruins."
  - "The ruin of the city was heartbreaking."

• verb

  Cause (something) to be destroyed, damaged, or fall into disrepair.

  - "The war ruined the economy."
  - "He carelessly ruined his reputation."
  - "The storm ruined our plans."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹuː.ɪn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

build , construct , found , produce

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Synonyms

destroy , fordo , ruinate , wreck

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruin
rune , mune , june , moon , spoon , boon

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Variants

List of all variants of ruin that leads to same result
ruin , ruined , ruiner , ruiners , ruining , ruins , go to rack and ruin

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Etymology

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Old French ruine, from ruiner, 'to break, shatter, overthrow'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ruin' comes from the Old French word 'ruine', which means 'to break, shatter, or overthrow'.

2. The word 'ruin' has been used in English since the 1300s.

3. The Colosseum in Rome is one of the most famous ruins in the world.

4. Ruins can be found on every continent, from the ancient pyramids of Egypt to the abandoned factories of Detroit.

5. Ruins can also be created intentionally, such as in the case of 'garden ruins' or 'ruin gardens', which are designed to look like ancient ruins.

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Related Concepts

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1. archaeological site: A location where ruins of past civilizations or historical artifacts can be found and studied.

2. heritage site: A location that is protected because of its historical, cultural, or scientific significance.

3. ruin porn: Photographs or other depictions of ruins, often with an emphasis on their beauty or melancholy.

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Culture

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Ruins have been a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and tourists throughout history. They serve as reminders of past civilizations and the passage of time. Ruins can evoke feelings of nostalgia, melancholy, and awe.

How to Memorize "ruin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crumbling building or a destroyed landscape.
   - Visualize the feeling of something being broken or shattered.
   - Picture the word 'ruin' written out in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ruin' with destruction, decay, or disrepair.
   - Think of the feeling you get when you see an old, abandoned building.
   - Link the word to the concept of something being lost or irreparably damaged.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym R-U-I-N: Ruined, Unusable, Irreparable, and Neglected.
   - Use the phrase 'Ruined my day' to remember the word's meaning.
   - Create a mental image of a broken vase or a shattered window to help remember the word.

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