dump
Meaning
To dump means to dispose of something in a careless or hasty manner, often referring to waste or unwanted items.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "dump" with "dispose," as "dump" implies a lack of care.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
walked
to
the
river
with
a
small
bag
of
rubbish
because
the
park
bin
was
full
.
Some
people
still
dump
old
furniture
on
the
riverbank
,
which
makes
the
place
look
untidy
and
harms
the
birds
.
If
the
council
improved
the
bins
and
cleaned
the
area
regularly
,
more
people
would
use
them
.
I
have
been
picking
up
small
pieces
of
plastic
for
the
past
hour
and
feel
tired
but
satisfied
.
Common Phrases
dump waste
dump data
dump someone
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