bin (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɪn/

Definition

A container for putting waste in. It can be for general rubbish or for things to recycle.

Examples

• Please throw your empty bottle in the recycling bin.

• The kitchen bin was full, so I took it outside.

• She put all the old papers into the paper bin.

How to Use bin

in the bin (prepositional phrase)

Inside the container for waste. — "Put your rubbish in the bin."

throw in the bin (collocation)

To put something in the waste container. — "He will throw the empty box in the bin."

bin something (collocation)

To throw something away. — "I need to bin these old clothes."

Synonyms of bin

Words with a similar meaning to bin:

• can
• container
• dustbin
• trash can
• dumpster

Antonyms of bin

Words with the opposite meaning to bin:

• storage
• shelf

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