Throw away
verb
To get rid of or dispose something that you do not want or need.
If the shirt is torn, just throw it away.
Often appears as...
- throw away litter
- throw away food
verb
To waste or disregard an opportunity or advantage.
He threw away a great job offer because he didn't want to move to another city.
Often appears as...
- throw away opportunity
- throw away chances
verb
To waste or spend money carelessly or frivolously.
She threw away all her savings on a luxury car.
Often appears as...
- throw away money
- throw away savings
verb
To neglect or fail to make use of.
He threw away his talent by not practicing regularly.
Often appears as...
- throw away talent
- throw away potential
verb
To get rid of or dispose something that you do not want or need.
If the shirt is torn, just throw it away.
Often appears as...
- throw away litter
- throw away food
verb
To waste or disregard an opportunity or advantage.
He threw away a great job offer because he didn't want to move to another city.
Often appears as...
- throw away opportunity
- throw away chances
verb
To waste or spend money carelessly or frivolously.
She threw away all her savings on a luxury car.
Often appears as...
- throw away money
- throw away savings
verb
To neglect or fail to make use of.
He threw away his talent by not practicing regularly.
Often appears as...
- throw away talent
- throw away potential
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Used for tangible items you can touch, often when cleaning or decluttering.
I need to throw away these old magazines.
Pro Tip 2/2Environmental Impact
Reflects an action affecting the environment, prompting thoughts on recycling.
Don't throw batteries away; recycle them properly.
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