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Meaning of the word "throw away" in English

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throw away

US /θroʊ əˈweɪ/
UK /θroʊ əˈweɪ/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to get rid of something that you do not want or need

Example:
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Don't throw away those old clothes; I can donate them.
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He accidentally threw away the important document.
Synonym:
discarddispose ofget rid ofjettisonscrap
2.

to waste an opportunity or advantage

Example:
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Don't throw away your chance to study abroad.
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They threw away their lead in the final minutes of the game.
Synonym:
wastesquanderforfeitmisslose
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Related Word:
throwthrow-inthrow onthrow inawaythrow outthrow up