crumbs Definition
small pieces of bread, cake, or cracker, that have fallen off a larger piece.
Using crumbs: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crumbs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She swept the crumbs off the table.
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There were crumbs all over his shirt.
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He picked up the crumbs and threw them in the trash.
crumbs Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with crumbs
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The job offer was not worth the crumbs, so she declined it.
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The only crumb of comfort was that she didn't have to pay for the repairs.
to give someone a small amount of something, especially when you do not want to give them more
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The boss threw her a crumb by giving her a small raise, but she was hoping for a promotion.
Summary: crumbs in Brief
The term 'crumbs' [krʌmz] refers to small pieces of bread, cake, or crackers that have fallen off a larger piece. It is often used to describe the remnants of food left on a surface or clothing. The phrase 'not worth the crumbs' indicates something is not valuable, while 'crumb of comfort' refers to a small thing that makes a bad situation less unhappy. 'Throw someone a crumb' means to give someone a small amount of something.
