English / word
spoil
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to diminish or destroy the value or quality of; to become unfit for eating
to damage or ruin something
In context
01
Milk left in the heat will quickly spoil.
02
Heavy rain spoiled our outdoor picnic plans.
Synonyms
ruin,damage,destroy
Antonyms
preserve,protect
Collocations
spoil food,spoil plans,spoil someone
Verb forms
Past: spoiled · Past participle: spoiled · -ing: spoiling