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to get rid of somebody or something
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to keep
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stuff
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junk
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drawer
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cupboard
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pile
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to clear out
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to sort out
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to give away
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to throw away
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to take out
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to tidy up
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to put away
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to come back
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to go through
to [get] rid of {sb/sth}
to get rid of somebody or something
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/ɡɛt ɹˈɪd ʌv ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

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Getting rid of noise enhances the quality of your audio and makes it sound more pleasing to the ears.
We finally got rid of your younger brother, he's so annoying!
to keep
to keep
Verb
k
k
ee
i
p
p

to have or continue to have something

lose

Grammatical Information:

transitive
stuff
stuff
noun
s
s
t
t
u
ə
ff
f

things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them

junk
noun
j
ʤ
u
ə
n
n
k
k

things that are considered useless, worthless, or of little value, often discarded or thrown away

drawer
drawer
noun
d
d
r
r
a
ɔ
w
e
r
r

a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items

What is a "drawer"?

A drawer is a small, sliding storage compartment that is typically built into furniture like desks, cabinets, or dressers. It is used to store items such as clothes, office supplies, or kitchen utensils. Drawers are usually opened and closed by pulling on a handle or knob, and they can be made of wood, metal, or plastic. They help keep items organized and out of sight, contributing to a neat and tidy space. Drawers come in various sizes and can be found in many different types of furniture.

cupboard
cupboard
noun
c
k
u
ə
p
b
b
oa
ɜ
r
r
d
d

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

What is a "cupboard"?

A cupboard is a type of storage furniture with shelves and doors, used to store items such as dishes, food, or cleaning supplies. It is typically found in kitchens, dining rooms, or bathrooms. Cupboards are often built into the walls of a room or can be freestanding. They help keep items organized and out of sight, with some having multiple compartments or adjustable shelves for different storage needs. Cupboards are usually made of wood, metal, or a combination of materials and come in various sizes and styles to fit different spaces.

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
pile
pile
noun
p
p
i
l
l
e

a number of objects placed one on top of the other

to clear out
to clear out
Verb
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/klˈɪɹ ˈaʊt/

to remove unnecessary or unwanted items or things from a place

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
clear
phrase's particle
out
to sort out
Verb
uk flag
/sˈɔːɹt ˈaʊt/

to organize a space by putting things in their proper places and getting rid of any unnecessary items

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
sort
phrase's particle
out
to give away
to give away
Verb
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/ɡˈɪv ɐwˈeɪ/

to give something as a gift or donation to someone

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
give
phrase's particle
away
to throw away
to throw away
Verb
uk flag
/θɹˈoʊ ɐwˈeɪ/

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
throw
phrase's particle
away
to take out
to take out
Verb
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ˈaʊt/

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

add

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
take
phrase's particle
out
to tidy up
to tidy up
Verb
uk flag
/tˈaɪdi ˈʌp/

to make a place neat and orderly by putting things away, cleaning, or organizing

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
tidy
phrase's particle
up
to put away
to put away
Verb
uk flag
/pˌʊt ɐwˈeɪ/

to place something where it should be after using it

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
put
phrase's particle
away
to come back
to come back
Verb
uk flag
/kˈʌm bˈæk/

to return to a previous state or condition, often after a period of decline or loss

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
to go through
to go through
Verb
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/ɡˌoʊ θɹˈuː/

to experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
go
phrase's particle
through

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