dump
Pronunciation: [dʌmp]
Context: "waste disposal"
(verb) to put something down or leave something somewhere, often in a careless way. It's like throwing your trash in the garbage can but not being very careful about it.
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He decided to dump the old furniture outside for everyone to take.
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She didn't dump her trash on the ground; she used the bin instead.
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Why did you dump your old toys in the park?
Context: "waste matter"
(noun) a place where unwanted things are left, usually a large pile or area filled with trash. It's where all the garbage and junk go when you don't want them anymore.
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The dump was filled with old cars and broken furniture.
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The park is not a dump; it’s kept clean and tidy.
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What do we do with things we can't use anymore — should we take them to the dump?
Context: "information"
(noun) a situation where someone suddenly gives you a large amount of information or news, usually all at once. It's like when a teacher suddenly tells you lots of facts about a topic in one go.
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The presentation was a dump of useful information about nutrition.
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The lesson didn’t feel like a dump; it was organized and clear.
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Was the meeting just a dump of new policies without any explanation?
Context: "relationship"
(verb) to end a romantic relationship with someone. It’s like when one person decides they no longer want to be together with another person.
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She decided to dump him because she wanted to focus on her studies.
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He didn't dump her; they are still happy together.
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Did he really dump her after all that time?