5 letter words starting with RUI

Here is the dictionary-style entry for the word "ruing": Ruing

1. Parts of Speech: Verb

2. Definitions:

• To feel regret or remorse for something; to wish that something had not happened.
• To be sorry about something.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈruɪŋ/
• UK: /ˈruːɪŋ/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The word "ruing" comes from the Old English word "hrēowan," which means "to feel regret." It has been in use since the 14th century.
• The word is typically used in the present participle form as "rueing" or "rueful," meaning full of regret or sorrow.
• It is commonly used in literature and everyday conversation to express feelings of regret or remorse.

5. Synonyms:

• Regretting
• Repenting
• Remorseful
• Sorrowful

6. Related Words:

• Reign
• Grain
• Bring
• Using
• Suing

7. Example Sentences:

• She was ruing the day she agreed to help him.
• He was rueful about the way he had treated his friend.
• She couldn help but feel a sense of ruefulness as she looked back on her life.

Parts of Speech

Ruins is a noun.

Definitions

Ruins refer to the remains of a building, city, or other structure that has been destroyed or damaged.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈruːɪnz/

UK: /ˈruːɪnz/

Origin and Usage

The word "ruins" originated from the Latin word "ruina" which means "a collapse." It has been in use in English since the 16th century. Ruins are often viewed as a symbol of the past and are frequently visited by tourists. They can also be used as a metaphor for something that has fallen into disrepair or decay.

Synonyms

Remains, debris, wreckage, rubble, vestiges

Related Words

Crash, waste, relic, debris, decay

Example Sentences

• The ruins of the ancient city were a testament to its former glory.
• After the fire, the building was reduced to ruins.
• She explored the ruins of the castle, imagining what it was like in its heyday.
• The ruins of the old factory were an eyesore in the otherwise beautiful landscape.
• He was fascinated by the ruins of the Mayan civilization.