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ruinthe physical destruction or disintegration of something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the physical destruction or disintegration of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈruːɪn/

Korean meaning: 파멸, 폐허, 망가진 건물이나 상태

Korean pronunciation: **루**인

Example Sentences

  • My diet was going perfectly until I discovered my roommate's secret chocolate stash - that ruined everything!
  • The company's reputation was ruined by the scandal.
  • Tourists love exploring the mysterious ruins of ancient civilizations.

ruin

NOUN

//ˈruːɪn//

the physical destruction or disintegration of something

ruin concept
💡 Concept

One careless mistake ruins the entire project.

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ruin rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

One reckless move can ruin the groove.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈruːɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈruːɪn/

🌳Etymology

Rootruin

Origin

라틴어 'ruina'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '무너지다'를 뜻하는 'ruere'에서 파생되었습니다. 로마시대에 건물이 무너져 폐허가 되는 모습을 표현했던 단어입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

Junemoonsoontune
June
moon
soon
tune

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📝Examples

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My diet was going perfectly until I discovered my roommate's secret chocolate stash - that ruined everything!

The company's reputation was ruined by the scandal.

Tourists love exploring the mysterious ruins of ancient civilizations.

His gambling addiction led him to financial ruin within just six months.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

destroydevastatewreckdemolishspoil

Antonyms

buildrestorerepair

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