Cool MateMeaning of Ditch
To abandon or leave something or someone behind.
In simple words: To leave something or someone behind.
Ditch in a sentence
- He decided to ditch his old car and buy a new one.
- She felt it was time to ditch her toxic friendships.
- They planned to ditch the party and go home early.
- After the argument, he chose to ditch his plans for dinner with her.
- I’m going to ditch this jacket; it’s too small.
- The kids decided to ditch their homework for the day.
- When the bus was late, they opted to ditch the ride and walk.
How to use Ditch
Use 'ditch' in casual conversation. It may not be appropriate for formal writing. Often used to describe leaving a place or a relationship.
Grammar pattern
ditch + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'ditch' - imagine a person throwing away an old item into a ditch.
Related words
Collocations with Ditch
- ditch a plan
- ditch a friend
- ditch a relationship
- ditch class
- ditch someone
Common mistakes with Ditch
- Confusing 'ditch' with 'dig' - 'ditch' means to leave, not to excavate.
- Using 'ditch' without an object - it usually requires something to be ditched.
- Misunderstanding the connotation - 'ditch' can imply rejecting or abandoning.
Ditch appears in
Ditch in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يتخلى عن, يهجر
تترك شيئًا أو شخصًا خلفك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ফেলে দেওয়া, ত্যাগ করা
কোনো কিছু বা কাউকে পিছনে ফেলে আসা।
- GermanDeutsch
wegwerfen, loswerden, abservieren
Etwas oder jemanden zurücklassen.
- SpanishEspañol
Dejar
Dejar algo o a alguien atrás.
- Persianفارسی
رها کردن
چیزی یا کسی را ترک کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Laisser tomber, larguer
Laisser quelque chose ou quelqu'un derrière soi.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Ditch
किसी चीज़ या किसी को पीछे छोड़ देना।
- ItalianItaliano
Mollare, Lasciare
Lasciare indietro qualcosa o qualcuno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Largar, Deixar pra lá
Deixar algo ou alguém para trás.
- RussianРусский
Бросить, избавиться
Оставить что-то или кого-то позади.
- Urduاردو
چھوڑ دینا، ترک کر دینا
کسی چیز یا کسی کو پیچھے چھوڑ دینا۔
- Chinese中文
扔掉, 抛弃
To leave something or someone behind.
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Frequently asked questions about Ditch
What does Ditch mean?
To leave something or someone behind.
What is the definition of Ditch?
To abandon or leave something or someone behind.
How do you use Ditch in a sentence?
He decided to ditch his old car and buy a new one.
Can you give another example of Ditch?
She felt it was time to ditch her toxic friendships.
What are synonyms for Ditch?
Common alternatives include abandon, discard, forsake, leave, dump.
What is the opposite of Ditch?
Opposite meanings include retain, keep, maintain.
What words go with Ditch?
It commonly pairs with ditch a plan, ditch a friend, ditch a relationship, ditch class, ditch someone.
What are common mistakes when using Ditch?
Confusing 'ditch' with 'dig' - 'ditch' means to leave, not to excavate. Using 'ditch' without an object - it usually requires something to be ditched. Misunderstanding the connotation - 'ditch' can imply rejecting or abandoning.
How do you pronounce Ditch?
US: //dɪtʃ//, UK: //dɪtʃ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ditch?
Use 'ditch' in casual conversation. It may not be appropriate for formal writing. Often used to describe leaving a place or a relationship.