ruin
🇺🇸
/ˈruːɪn/
🇬🇧
/ˈruːɪn/
verb
B2
to destroy something completely
The heavy rain will ruin our outdoor picnic.
B2
to cause someone to lose all money or status
Losing his job could ruin his financial stability.
noun
B2
complete destruction or damage
The earthquake left the town in complete ruin.
B2
remains of a destroyed building
We explored the ancient ruin of the castle.
B2
complete loss of money or status
Poor investments led to his financial ruin.
R
something that causes complete loss
His addiction became the ruin of his career.
translation
to destroy something completely; to cause someone to lose all money or status
complete destruction or damage; remains of a destroyed building; complete loss of money or status; something that causes complete loss
Word Forms
3rd Present
ruins
Past
ruined
Perfect
ruined
Progressive
ruining
Plural
ruins