B2
ruined vs ruinous
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ruinedadjective/ˈruː.ɪnd/ | Meaning badly damaged, so that it cannot be used or lived in | Goes with — | Example We walked around the ruined castle on top of the hill. |
| ruinousadjective/ˈruː.ɪ.nəs/ | Meaning causing great damage or financial loss | Goes with ruinous cost | Example The company borrowed money at ruinous interest rates. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The empire never recovered from the war.