Meaning of the word ditch in English

What does ditch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ditch

US /dɪtʃ/

UK /dɪtʃ/

a long, narrow excavation made in the ground, especially for drainage or irrigation

Example:

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The farmer dug a ditch to drain the field.

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The car ended up in a roadside ditch.

Synonym:

trench channel gully drain moat

to get rid of or give up (something or someone) because it is no longer wanted or useful

Example:

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He decided to ditch his old car for a new one.

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She ditched her friends to go to the party alone.

Synonym:

discard abandon jettison dump get rid of

to make an emergency landing of an aircraft on water

Example:

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The pilot had to ditch the plane in the ocean after engine failure.

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The crew prepared for an emergency ditch.

Synonym:

splash down water land

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