nounπShare(sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle."We explored the ancient Roman ruins during our vacation. "architecturehistorybuildingarchaeologyplacedisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed."The monastery has fallen into ruin."architecturehistoryarchaeologybuildingplaceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that leads to serious trouble or destruction."Gambling has been the ruin of many."disasteroutcomenegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fall or tumble."The clumsy child's ruins resulted in a scraped knee and a crying fit. "disasterarchaeologybuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA change that destroys or defeats something; destruction; overthrow."the ruin of a ship or an army;β the ruin of a constitution or a government;β the ruin of health or hopes"disasterhistoryarchaeologyarchitectureenvironmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareComplete financial loss; bankruptcy."The stock market crash led to the family's financial ruins. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause the fiscal ruin of."With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!"financebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo destroy or make something no longer usable."He ruined his new white slacks by accidentally spilling oil on them."disasterpropertyenvironmentarchitecturearchaeologyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause severe financial loss to; to bankrupt or drive out of business."The failed product launch completely ruined the small company. "businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something."My car breaking down just as I was on the road ruined my vacation."disasteroutcomeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make something less enjoyable or likeable."I used to love that song, but being assaulted when that song was playing ruined the song for me."negativeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil."Please don't ask me about the movie; my friend ruins every film by telling me what happens at the end. "storyentertainmentmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fall into a state of decay."The old wooden shed in the backyard slowly ruins as each year passes, weathering the wind and rain. "propertyarchitectureconditiondisasterenvironmentpastChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seduce or debauch, and thus harm the social standing of."The young libertine was notorious for ruining local girls."moralsocietycharactersexpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
