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English noun: junk

1. junk (substance) the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up


Synonymsdebris, detritus, dust, rubble


Broader (hypernym)rubbish, scrap, trash


Narrower (hyponym)slack

2. junk (artifact) any of various Chinese boats with a high poop and lugsails


Broader (hypernym)boat


Part holonymlug, lugsail


English verb: junk

1. junk (possession) dispose of (something useless or old)


SamplesTrash these old chairs.
Junk an old car.
Scrap your old computer.


Synonymsscrap, trash


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)cast aside, cast away, cast out, chuck out, discard, dispose, fling, put away, throw away, throw out, toss, toss away, toss out









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