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Junking the broken toys made more space.
What does Junking mean?
Junking means throwing something away as junk.
Dictionary definition
The act of throwing away or discarding something as junk.
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Junking in a sentence
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They were junking old boxes from the garage.
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The article gave tips for sorting before junking things that could be repaired or reused.
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What does junking mean?
Junking means throwing something away as junk.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses junking correctly?
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Which word is closest in meaning to junking?
Discarding is close in meaning to junking.
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juhng · king · strongest beat: juhng
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WordJunking.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningJunking means throwing something away as junk.
ExampleExample: Junking the broken toys made more space.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- juhng · king
- Strongest beat
- juhng
- Ending
- king
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on juhng.
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Synonyms
Words like Junking
discardingUse for throwing something away.
scrappingUse for getting rid of something no longer useful.
Antonyms
Opposite words
keepingUse for holding onto something.
savingUse for preserving something for later.
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Hint for students
Junking means throwing something away as junk.
Common mix-up
Junking is not the same as keeping. Junking means junking means throwing something away as junk.
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Read this model sentence: They were junking old boxes from the garage. Clue words: old, boxes, garage. Underline clue words that show why junking fits instead of keeping. Now write one new sentence that shows junking without using the word junking. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show junking?
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