ruin
/ˈruːɪn/
ru · in
ˈruː · ɪn
English Definition
v. to destroy or damage something
Significado en Español
arruinar, ruina
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phá hủy, tàn phá
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Example Sentence
The flood ruined their crops.
这场洪水毁掉了他们的庄稼。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “ruin”:
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A
wreck
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B
build
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C
repair
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D
restore
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A — wreck.
“ruin” means v. to destroy or damage something
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A single careless spark could quickly ______ the whole dry forest.
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A
protect
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B
save
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C
build
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D
ruin
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D — ruin.
“ruin” means v. to destroy or damage something
Common questions about “ruin”
What does “ruin” mean?
ruin — v. to destroy or damage something. In Chinese: 毁坏.
How do you pronounce “ruin”?
ruin is pronounced /ˈruːɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ru · in.
How do you use “ruin” in a sentence?
The flood ruined their crops. (这场洪水毁掉了他们的庄稼。)
What are synonyms for “ruin”?
destroy, spoil, wreck — all close in meaning to ruin (v. to destroy or damage something).
Is “ruin” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. ruin appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
