ruin
Definition
- n. an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
- n. a ruined building
- n. an event that results in destruction
- v. destroy or cause to fail
Word forms
- Third person singular
- ruins
- Present participle
- ruining
- Past tense
- ruined
- Past participle
- ruined
Example sentences
n.
The ancient castle now stands in ruins after years of neglect.
vi.
His bad habits began to ruin his health over time.
vt.
The heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans for the weekend.