B1verb 2K

Pollute

🇬🇧 UK //pəˈluːt// 🇺🇸 US //pəˈluːt//

Meaning of Pollute

To make air, water, or land dirty or harmful by substances.

In simple words: To make something dirty or harmful.

Pollute in a sentence

• Factories frequently pollute the air with harmful emissions.
• If we continue to pollute our rivers, wildlife will suffer.
• The campaign aims to reduce plastic pollution that pollutes the oceans.
• Cars pollute the environment, contributing to climate change.
• We need to find ways to pollute less and recycle more.

How to use Pollute

Use in contexts related to environmental harm. Common in discussions about air, water, and land contamination. Generally used in formal contexts when discussing laws or regulations.

Grammar pattern

pollute + object

Memory hint

Think of 'pollute' as 'pull out' the clean parts from nature.

Related words

Collocations with Pollute

• pollute the environment
• pollute the air
• pollute the water

Synonyms for Pollute

• contaminate
• taint
• dirty
• pollution

Opposites of Pollute

• purify
• clean

Common mistakes with Pollute

• Confused with 'contaminate' - pollution is broader than just contamination.
• Incorrect verb form - using 'pollution' instead of 'pollute' as a verb.

Frequently asked questions about Pollute

What does Pollute mean?

To make something dirty or harmful.

What is the definition of Pollute?

To make air, water, or land dirty or harmful by substances.

How do you use Pollute in a sentence?

Factories frequently pollute the air with harmful emissions.

Can you give another example of Pollute?

If we continue to pollute our rivers, wildlife will suffer.

What are synonyms for Pollute?

Common alternatives include contaminate, taint, dirty, pollution.

What is the opposite of Pollute?

Opposite meanings include purify, clean.

What words go with Pollute?

It commonly pairs with pollute the environment, pollute the air, pollute the water.

What are common mistakes when using Pollute?

Confused with 'contaminate' - pollution is broader than just contamination. Incorrect verb form - using 'pollution' instead of 'pollute' as a verb.

How do you pronounce Pollute?

US: //pəˈluːt//, UK: //pəˈluːt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pollute?

Use in contexts related to environmental harm. Common in discussions about air, water, and land contamination. Generally used in formal contexts when discussing laws or regulations.

What CEFR level is Pollute?

"Pollute" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.