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UK//fɪlθ//US//fɪlθ//

Meaning of Filth

A state of being very dirty or disgusting material.

In simple words: Very dirty or something disgusting.

Filth in a sentence

  • The house was covered in filth after the party.
  • He couldn't stand the filth in the abandoned building.
  • The documentary exposed the filth that corporations ignore.
  • She wrote a book about the filth of urban life.
  • The boy ran through the muddy filth at the playground.

How to use Filth

Use 'filth' for referring to dirt or moral corruption. More common in written contexts. Avoid in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

'Filth' sounds like 'fill-th', imagine filling a space with dirt.

Related words

Collocations with Filth

  • moral filth
  • filth and grime
  • filth of poverty

Synonyms for Filth

Opposites of Filth

  • cleanliness
  • purity

Common mistakes with Filth

  • Confusing 'filth' with 'litter'.
  • Using 'filth' only for physical dirt; it can refer to moral issues too.
  • Using 'filth' in overly formal contexts.

Compare Filth with Dirt, Pollution, Garbage

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Frequently asked questions about Filth

What does Filth mean?

Very dirty or something disgusting.

What is the definition of Filth?

A state of being very dirty or disgusting material.

How do you use Filth in a sentence?

The house was covered in filth after the party.

Can you give another example of Filth?

He couldn't stand the filth in the abandoned building.

What are synonyms for Filth?

Common alternatives include dirt, squalor, muck, pollution, garbage.

What is the opposite of Filth?

Opposite meanings include cleanliness, purity.

What words go with Filth?

It commonly pairs with moral filth, filth and grime, filth of poverty.

What are common mistakes when using Filth?

Confusing 'filth' with 'litter'. Using 'filth' only for physical dirt; it can refer to moral issues too. Using 'filth' in overly formal contexts.

How do you pronounce Filth?

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

When should I use Filth?

Use 'filth' for referring to dirt or moral corruption. More common in written contexts. Avoid in casual conversation.