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ditched

/dɪtʃt/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Thrown away or abandoned, especially in a hasty or careless manner.


Synonyms

abandon , discard , dump , jettison , lose , shed
Rhymes
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ditched , hitched , pitched , stitched
Variants
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ditch , ditched , ditches , ditching
Forms
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past tense: ditch, past participle: ditched


Etymology
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Originally meant 'thrown out' in nautical terms. The word may come from the Old English 'diccan' meaning 'to throw'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'ditch' can also refer to a deep, narrow trench or an elongated depression in the ground.

  2. In some regions, the term 'ditched' is used to describe a car that has been abandoned on the side of the road.


Related Concepts
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  1. abandon: To leave behind or forsake, often with the intent of never returning.

  2. discard: To get rid of or throw away something, usually because it is no longer needed or wanted.


Culture
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In literature, 'ditched' is used to describe a romantic break-up or abandonment. In music, it can be found in song titles and lyrics.

How to Memorize "ditched"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person throwing an object away or abandoning it in a careless manner.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ditched' with the feeling of being rejected or abandoned.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'd' sound in 'ditched' represents 'discard' or 'dispose'.


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