dump
|dump|
B1
/dʌmp/
discard or drop
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dump' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'dompen,' where 'domp-' meant 'to plunge or immerse.'
Historical Evolution
'dompen' transformed into the English word 'dumpen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dump.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to plunge or immerse,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'discarding waste' and 'ending a relationship abruptly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to drop or let fall in a mass.
He dumped the old furniture in the backyard.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35