ditch

[dɪtʃ]

ditch Definition

  • 1a narrow channel dug in the ground, typically used for drainage alongside a road or the edge of a field
  • 2abandon or get rid of (someone or something) that is no longer wanted

Using ditch: Examples

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

  • Example

    The car swerved off the road and ended up in a ditch.

  • Example

    The farmer dug a ditch to drain the water from his field.

  • Example

    He ditched his old friends when he became successful.

  • Example

    I'm going to ditch this old computer and buy a new one.

ditch Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with ditch

  • last-ditch

    a final effort made when all else has failed

    Example

    The team made a last-ditch attempt to score a goal in the final seconds of the game.

  • in a state of ruin or failure

    Example

    The company's finances were in the ditch after the stock market crash.

  • to become involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation

    Example

    If you don't study for the exam, you're going to get in the ditch.

Origins of ditch

from Old English 'dic', meaning 'a trench or dike'

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Summary: ditch in Brief

The term 'ditch' [dɪtʃ] can refer to a narrow channel dug in the ground for drainage or as an edge to a field. It can also mean to abandon or get rid of someone or something. Examples include 'The car swerved off the road and ended up in a ditch,' and 'He ditched his old friends when he became successful.' Phrases include 'last-ditch,' meaning a final effort, and 'in the ditch,' meaning in a state of ruin or failure.

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