What are the differences between damage ,destroy and ruin?
I don't know how to use them properly.i'll appreciate any suggestions you can give.thank u very much!!!!!!
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To 'damage' is to partially cause harm or injury to a person or property, whereas to 'destroy' and to 'ruin' is to totally and completely spoil, demolish or devastate someone or something.
Example:
The looters damaged the shopfront with bricks and metal poles.
The opposing army was totally destroyed in the battle.
After the hurricane, the town was in ruins.
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Damage and ruin can also be nouns. Destroy is only a verb.
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