ruins
Definitions
Noun
- An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
- A ruined building
- The process of becoming dilapidated
- An event that results in destruction
- Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
- Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
Verb
- Destroy completely; damage irreparably
- Destroy or cause to fail
- Reduce to bankruptcy
- Reduce to ruins
- Deprive of virginity
- Fall into ruin
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Spelled Like
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Statistically Associated
Consonant Match
As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "ruins".
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "ruins".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | orleans | 2 | 40 |
| 2 | organs | 2 | 14 |
| 3 | airlines | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | bryan's | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | airline's | 2 | 1 |
| 6 | airman's | 2 | 1 |
| 7 | arlene's | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | crayons | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | earphones | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | orphans | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | aeriens | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | airfones | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | airlines' | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | arbenz | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | arden's | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | arkin's | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | arsons | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | arvin's | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | brian's | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | bruin's | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | bruins | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | bruynes | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | bryans | 2 | 0 |
| 24 | bryans' | 2 | 0 |
| 25 | freons | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | orion's | 3 | 0 |
| 27 | rowaine's | 2 | 0 |
| 28 | rowan's | 2 | 0 |
| 29 | ryan's | 2 | 0 |
| 30 | ryans | 2 | 0 |
| 31 | try-ons | 2 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "ruins".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "ruins" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ruins of | 1 | 2 |
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "ruins" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | the ruins | 1 | 3 |
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "ruins" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | alone | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | pilgrimage | 3 | 2 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 12
Fragments: 3
Sound Alikes: 31
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 1
Words that Precede: 1
Statistically Associated: 2
Consonant Matches: 3
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Air India crash aftermath in pics; The ruins, the remains & a relentless search for truth
Jun 13, 2025 Times of India
Jun 13, 2025 Times of India
LA riots: Wild images show city in ruins as anti-ICE protests spread nationwide
Jun 11, 2025 The Mirror US
Jun 11, 2025 The Mirror US