in ruins

in ru·in

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in roo-in]
- /ɪn ˈru ɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in roo-in]
- /ɪn ˈru ɪn/

Definitions of in ruins words

adjective in ruins structure: severely damaged 1
adjective in ruins destroyed, wrecked 1
phrase in ruins If something is in ruins, it is completely spoiled. 0
phrase in ruins If a building or place is in ruins, most of it has been destroyed and only parts of it remain. 0
noun in ruins if something is in ruins, it is completely spoiled 0
noun in ruins if a building or place is in ruins, most of it has been destroyed and only parts of it remain 0

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in ruins popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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