dumps
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B1
/dʌmps/
(dump)
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 'dump,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dump' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to plunge or immerse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to dispose of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a place where waste or unwanted material is left.
The city has several dumps for waste disposal.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to release or dispose of something in a careless or hurried way.
He dumps his old clothes in the charity bin.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35