dumped

word · lemma: dump

/ˈdəmpt/
duhmpt
/dˈʌmpt/
duhmpt

Definition

Past form of 'dump'. It can mean threw something away carelessly, ended a romantic relationship suddenly or bluntly, or dropped a large amount of something somewhere.

Usage & Nuances

Often informal. In relationship contexts, 'dumped' can sound blunt and emotionally strong: 'He got dumped.' For trash or materials, it suggests careless or large-scale dropping, as in 'dumped garbage' or 'dumped sand'. Don't confuse it with neutral 'left' or 'put'.

Example Sentences

She dumped him last month.

basic

The truck dumped sand on the road.

basic

Someone dumped a pile of trash near the river.

natural

After the move, we dumped everything we didn't need.

natural

He dumped the old boxes behind the house.

basic

I can't believe he dumped me by text.

natural