doom (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /duːm/
Definition
Grave misfortune, ruin, or destruction; a final, terrible end.
Examples
The villagers feared that a terrible doom awaited them if the invaders broke through the walls.
He felt a sense of doom as he watched the storm clouds gather, knowing it would bring destruction.
The ancient texts warned of a spiritual doom for those who strayed from the path.
How to Use doom
- doomed to (prepositional phrase)
- Destined or certain to experience a specific negative outcome. — "The project was doomed to failure from the start due to lack of funding."
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