dumped

[dʌmpt]

dumped Definition

• 1. end a romantic relationship with someone
• 2. discard or dispose of something unceremoniously

Using dumped: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dumped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He dumped his girlfriend over the phone.

• Example

  She dumped all of her old clothes in the trash.

• Example

  The company dumped toxic waste into the river.

• Example

  I'm going to dump this old couch and buy a new one.

dumped Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dumped

• jilted
• abandoned
• ended the relationship
• broke up
• disposed of
• threw away
• got rid of

Antonyms for dumped

• committed to
• held onto

Phrases with dumped

• get dumped

  to be rejected or broken up with by a romantic partner

  Example

  He was devastated when he got dumped by his girlfriend.

• dump truck

  a large vehicle used for transporting heavy materials, such as sand or gravel

  Example

  The construction workers used a dump truck to move the dirt.

• dumpster diving

  the practice of searching through trash for discarded items that may still be useful or valuable

  Example

  He found a perfectly good chair while dumpster diving behind the furniture store.

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Summary: dumped in Brief

'Dumped' [dʌmpt] is a verb that refers to ending a romantic relationship with someone or discarding something unceremoniously. It can be used in phrases like 'get dumped,' which means to be rejected by a romantic partner, and 'dumpster diving,' which is the practice of searching through trash for discarded items. Examples include 'He dumped his girlfriend over the phone' and 'She dumped all of her old clothes in the trash.'