How to Use "Dump" with Example Sentences

dump (n): a place to put garbage

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Used with adjectives:

"They went to the garbage dump."
(garbage, trash, waste)

"The city dump is close to downtown."
(city, town)

Used with nouns:

"The dump site smells bad."
(site, truck)

Used with prepositions:

"There is a separate recycling area at the dump."
(at)

"They are taking the trash to the dump."
(to)

"They have a separate dump for toxic waste."
(for)

dump (v): to throw something away; to end a relationship with someone

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Used with adverbs:

"You can legally dump garbage here."
(legally)

"They illegally dump toxic waste in the city's landfill."
(illegally, simply)

"They dumped the trash overboard."
(overboard)

"He quickly dumped his girlfriend."
(quickly)

Used with nouns:

"She wants to dump her boyfriend."
(boyfriend)

"You have to dump chemicals in the designated areas."
(chemicals, fuel, garbage, rubbish, sewage, trash, waste)