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The picnic used throwaway plates.
What does Throwaway mean?
made to discard or not meant to be important.
Dictionary definition
Throwaway describes something made to be used briefly and then discarded, or a quick remark that is not meant to be important.
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A throwaway comment in the chapter later became an important clue.
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The class discussed why reusable bottles create less waste than throwaway containers.
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What does throwaway mean?
Throwaway can describe a disposable object or a quick remark that seems unimportant.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to throwaway?
Disposable is close because throwaway items are meant to be thrown out after use.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for throwaway?
Reusable contrasts with throwaway because it can be used again.
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WordThrowaway.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningThrowaway means made to discard or not meant to be important.
ExampleExample: The picnic used throwaway plates.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- throh · uh · way
- Strongest beat
- throh
- Ending
- way
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on throh.
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disposableMade to be used once and thrown away.
temporaryLasting for a short time.
casualNot planned or treated as serious.
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throwaway
Made to discard or not meant to be important.
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