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ruinous vs ruin

ruin vs ruinous

ruinous is not a noun while ruin is a noun.

ruinous is an adjective but ruin is not an adjective.

ruinous is not a verb while ruin is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ruinous No Yes No No
ruin Yes No Yes No
ruinous (noun) ruin (noun)
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
a ruined building
an event that results in destruction
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
the process of becoming dilapidated
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
ruinous (adjective) ruin (adjective)
causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin
extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
ruinous (verb) ruin (verb)
fall into ruin
destroy completely; damage irreparably
reduce to ruins
deprive of virginity
reduce to bankruptcy
destroy or cause to fail
Difference between ruinous and ruin

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