B2verb 2K

Dump

🇬🇧 UK /["/dʌmp/","/dʌmps/","/dʌmpt/","/ˈdʌmpɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dʌmp/","/dʌmps/","/dʌmpt/","/ˈdʌmpɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Dump

to get rid of something you do not want, especially in a place that is not suitable

In simple words: to throw away or drop something somewhere

Dump in a sentence

• Too much toxic waste is being dumped at sea.
• The dead body was just dumped by the roadside.
• Any vessel dumping at sea without a licence will be prosecuted.
• He's got no right to keep dumping his problems on me.
• Just dump your stuff over there—we'll sort it out later.
• He dumped the boxes down in the kitchen.
• They carried him down to the beach and dumped him unceremoniously in the freezing water.
• Did you hear he's dumped his girlfriend?
• They dropped the problem firmly back in my lap.

How to use Dump

Use 'dump' when talking about discarding trash or something unwanted. Avoid in formal contexts; it's more suitable for casual conversations about cleaning or disposal.

Grammar pattern

dump + object

Memory hint

Think of the sound it makes — 'dump' sounds like a loud drop!

Related words

Collocations with Dump

• illegally
• legally
• unceremoniously
• illegally
• legally
• unceremoniously

Synonyms for Dump

• discard
• dispose
• drop
• throw away
• get rid of

Opposites of Dump

• collect
• gather
• store

Common mistakes with Dump

• Confused with 'load' — dumping something means to throw it away, not to carry it.
• Using 'dump' for food items incorrectly; it usually refers to waste.
• Mistaking 'dump' as a formal term; it's informal or neutral.

Frequently asked questions about Dump

What does Dump mean?

to throw away or drop something somewhere

What is the definition of Dump?

to get rid of something you do not want, especially in a place that is not suitable

How do you use Dump in a sentence?

Too much toxic waste is being dumped at sea.

Can you give another example of Dump?

The dead body was just dumped by the roadside.

What are synonyms for Dump?

Common alternatives include discard, dispose, drop, throw away, get rid of.

What is the opposite of Dump?

Opposite meanings include collect, gather, store.

What words go with Dump?

It commonly pairs with illegally, legally, unceremoniously, illegally, legally, unceremoniously.

What are common mistakes when using Dump?

Confused with 'load' — dumping something means to throw it away, not to carry it. Using 'dump' for food items incorrectly; it usually refers to waste. Mistaking 'dump' as a formal term; it's informal or neutral.

How do you pronounce Dump?

US: /["/dʌmp/","/dʌmps/","/dʌmpt/","/ˈdʌmpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dʌmp/","/dʌmps/","/dʌmpt/","/ˈdʌmpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dump?

Use 'dump' when talking about discarding trash or something unwanted. Avoid in formal contexts; it's more suitable for casual conversations about cleaning or disposal.

What CEFR level is Dump?

"Dump" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.