CEFR A2

throw away

phrasal verb

Meaning

Discarding something unwanted or useless by placing it in the trash or getting rid of it permanently.

Examples

Please throw away that old newspaper so the table is clear.
It is wasteful to throw away perfectly good food just because the date on the package has passed.

Synonyms: toss, discard, dispose of, scrap

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throw away (A2)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /θroʊ əˈweɪ/

Definition

Discarding something unwanted or useless by placing it in the trash or getting rid of it permanently.

Examples

Please throw away that old newspaper so the table is clear.
It is wasteful to throw away perfectly good food just because the date on the package has passed.
He had to throw away his broken umbrella after the storm destroyed it.

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