Search from various English teachers...
Aimee
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!!!!!!
Sep 30, 2012 6:32 AM
Answers · 2
1
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.
September 30, 2012
Damage and ruin can also be nouns. Destroy is only a verb.
September 30, 2012
Still haven’t found your answers?
Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!
Aimee
Language Skills
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Learning Language
English
Articles You May Also Like

Same Word, Different Meaning: American, British, and South African English
11 likes · 8 Comments

How to Sound Confident in English (Even When You’re Nervous)
13 likes · 11 Comments

Marketing Vocabulary and Phrases for Business English Learners
10 likes · 4 Comments
More articles