ruin

noun B2 Neutral

Meaning

"Ruin" refers to the state of being destroyed or severely damaged, often used to describe both physical structures and metaphorical situations such as reputations or plans.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse "ruin" with "ruins," which refers to the remains of a destroyed building or city.

Example Sentences

Is the old castle a famous ruin in this town ?

The ancient ruin attracted many historians and archaeologists for study .

The old castle is just a ruin now , but still beautiful .

The old castle was a ruin after the fire .

Common Phrases

total ruin financial ruin cultural ruin

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