ruin
/ˈɹuː.ɪn/noun
Elementary
1
The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
2
The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed.
3
Something that leads to serious trouble or destruction.
4
The act of ruining something.
5
Clipping of ruined orgasm
6
A fall or tumble.
7
A change that destroys or defeats something; destruction; overthrow.
8
Complete financial loss; bankruptcy.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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