Definition of Ruin
Ruin
ru·in
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to damage beyond the point of repair;
e.g. The tornado will ruin all structures made of wood in seconds.
(verb)
to spoil or subject to disaster;
e.g. You will ruin your chance of admission into college if you start to fail your classes.
(noun)
a ruined or destroyed building, person, or object;
e.g. The statue is now an ancient ruin that has been covered in dirt and dust.
(noun)
the state or process being destroyed or spoiled;
e.g. The graduate program rejection letter meant the ruin of all her hopes to further her education.
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