noun
ravages
Ravages (noun) means Severe, lasting damage caused by something destructive, such as time, war, or disease. Example: “The old castle bore the ravages of centuries of war.”
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Severe, lasting damage caused by something destructive, such as time, war, or disease.
"The old castle bore the ravages of centuries of war."
How to use ravages
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe harmful damage left behind by something destructive.
Common pairings
the ravages of time
the ravages of war
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What does “ravages” mean?
The word “ravages” means severe, lasting damage caused by something destructive, such as time, war, or disease. In plain terms, the harmful damage left behind by something destructive.
How do you use “ravages” in a sentence?
Here is “ravages” used in a sentence: “The old castle bore the ravages of centuries of war.”
What part of speech is “ravages”?
“Ravages” is a noun.
What is the meaning of ravages?
"ravages" (noun) means severe, lasting damage caused by something destructive, such as time, war, or disease.
