ruins
ruins
remains of buildings
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ruins with Russian translation
ruins usage examples
Мы поднялись на холм, чтобы увидеть древние руины на закате.
We walked up the hill to see the ancient ruins at sunset.
Ей нравилось фотографировать руины, когда она посещала этот город.
She liked to take photos of the ruins when she visited the town.
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ruins belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
ruins synonyms
What's the difference between ruins / remnants / historic site / wreckage / debris / vestiges
parts left from something that was once whole; often used for old structures or surviving pieces
You can still see remnants of the wall along the road.
a location preserved for its historical importance; may include ruins but often maintained for tourism/education
The hilltop is a protected historic site with old ruins.
pieces left after a crash or violent destruction (ships, planes, vehicles); not usually used for ancient ruins
The wreckage of the plane was scattered across the field.
scattered fragments or rubble after destruction; more general and can be used for buildings, storms, etc.
The storm left debris across the streets.
traces or small surviving parts; formal and slightly literary, often abstract (e.g., of culture or influence)
Only vestiges of the ancient ceremony survive in local lore.
historical or religious objects from the past; sometimes used figuratively for surviving elements
The museum displays relics from the medieval town.
an abandoned, neglected building that is often intact but dilapidated; differs from 'ruins' which implies greater destruction
The council plans to renovate several derelict buildings in the town.
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How to pronounce ruins and what this word means
ruins means ruins. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ruins
/ˈruː.ɪnz/
ruins translation
ruins
ruins examples
We walked up the hill to see the ancient ruins at sunset.
ruins transcription
/ˈruː.ɪnz/, /ˈruɪnz/
Questions about this word
ruins meaning: what does it mean?
remains of buildings
ruins pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ruins is pronounced as /ˈruː.ɪnz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ruins definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We walked up the hill to see the ancient ruins at sunset. Translation: Мы поднялись на холм, чтобы увидеть древние руины на закате.
Is ruins part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, ruins can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ruins part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, ruins can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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