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Disposal

noun

Disposal means throwing something away properly.

8 letters 3 syllables

What does Disposal mean?

Disposal means throwing something away properly.

Dictionary definition

The act of getting rid of something.

Example sentences

Disposal in a sentence

easy

Safe battery disposal protects the environment.

medium

The sign explained proper waste disposal.

hard

Disposal means getting rid of something in an appropriate way.

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Practice 1

What does disposal mean?

Practice 2

Which choice is closest in meaning to disposal?

Practice 3

Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for disposal?

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Disposal

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Synonyms

Words like Disposal

removalTaking something away.
discardingThrowing something away.
throwing awayGetting rid of something.
Antonyms

Opposite words

keepingHolding on to something.
savingNot throwing something away.
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Word family

Disposal word family

Base word

disposal

noun

disposal

Base form of disposal.

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