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scrap

Pronunciation: [skræp]

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Learn how to use scrap in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “material”

(noun) a small piece of something, usually leftover or discarded. Like when you cut paper, and there's a little piece that you don't need anymore.

Example

I used a scrap of paper to jot down my grocery list.

Example

There were no scraps left after I finished the project; I used everything.

Example

Do you have any scraps of fabric I can use for my sewing?

Context: “discard”

(verb) to throw away or get rid of something that is not needed. It's like deciding you no longer want an old toy and putting it in the trash.

Example

She decided to scrap the old car and buy a new one.

Example

He didn't scrap the plan, even though it seemed difficult.

Example

Are you going to scrap that idea or try to improve it?

Context: “competition”

(verb) to fight or argue, often in a small way. It's like when two kids are playfully pushing each other because they want the same toy.

Example

The kids scrapped over the last toy in the store.

Example

The friends didn't scrap at all during their game; they worked together.

Example

Did the children scrap over the final piece of cake?

How to pronounce scrap

Pronunciation: [skræp]

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