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Ruin

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Meanings of Ruin

Verb

  • To make something not work or not usable anymore.
  • To cause a lot of problems or trouble for someone.
  • To make something less fun or enjoyable.
  • To spoil the ending of a story.
  • To fall apart or decay.

Noun

  • The remains of something that is broken or old, like a house or castle.
  • When something is broken down and not usable anymore.
  • Something that causes big problems or trouble.
  • A fall or tumble.
  • When something is destroyed or defeated.
  • When someone loses all their money.

Explanation of the word: Ruin

Ruin means to break something or make it not good anymore. Like if you spill juice on a drawing and it gets all messy, you can say you ruined the drawing.

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Translations for the word: Ruin

hindi
खराब (kharab)

kharab

नाश (naash)

naash

बिगाड़ (bigad)

bigad

Antonyms for the word: Ruin

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Ruin

What does 'ruin' mean?
'Ruin' means to damage something so badly that it cannot be used or is no longer good.
How do you pronounce 'ruin'?
You pronounce 'ruin' like 'roo-in'.
What is the origin of the word 'ruin'?
The word 'ruin' comes from the Latin word 'ruina', which means 'a fall' or 'collapse'.
What is the meaning of 'ruin' in Hindi?
The word 'ruin' in Hindi is 'बर्बाद' (Barbād).