Ditch
Noun, Verb
UK
/dɪtʃ/
US
/dɪtʃ/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : A long narrow hole in the ground, often for water.
(v) : To abandon, skip, or get rid of something.
(v) : To abandon, skip, or get rid of something.
Example
"(n) : The ditch was full and overflowing with rainwater."
"(n) :Rainwater flowed through the ditch beside the road after the heavy storm."
"(v) : He ditched his old car because it was too expensive to repair and maintain"
Explanation
A ditch is a narrow, long hole dug in the ground, usually for water or drainage along roads or fields. For example, farmers use ditches to guide water to their crops. As a verb, ditch means to get rid of something or someone, often quickly or suddenly. For example, “He ditched school” means he skipped class, or “She ditched her old phone” means she stopped using it. So, ditch can describe both a physical trench and the act of leaving or abandoning something.