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Meaning of scrapped
The primary meaning of the word "scrapped" is to get rid of something as useless or unwanted.
Etymology of scrapped
The word "scrapped" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the noun "scrap", which refers to a small piece of something, especially a leftover or discarded piece of food, metal, or other material
Historically, the term "scrap" was used to describe the act of breaking down or dismantling something into smaller, often reusable parts
Synonyms
discarded
abandoned
rejected
canceled
terminated
halted
stopped
ceased
discontinued
shelved
junked
trashed
tossed
dumped
thrown away
cast aside
laid aside
set aside
relinquished
surrendered
forfeited
abandoned
renounced
dismissed
dropped
expelled
excluded
ousted
removed
eliminated
erased
deleted
Definitions
- To get rid of something as useless or unwanted
- * To cancel or abandon a project or plan
- * To remove or take apart something, especially a vehicle or machine, in order to sell its usable parts
Usage Examples
- The company scrapped its plans to expand into the new market due to financial constraints
- * The old car was scrapped and sold for parts
- * The proposal was scrapped after it failed to gain enough support