Junk ( noun , verb , adjective )

(As a noun)

Junk ( noun )

  1. Waste or discarded material.
  2. Old or discarded items, especially old ships and boats.
  3. Something that is of no use or value.

Origin:

Early 16th century: of unknown origin.

Examples:

  1. He threw the junk in the trash.
  2. The junkyard was full of old cars.
  3. The attic was full of junk.
  4. The garage was cluttered with junk.
  5. The email was just junk.

(As a verb)

Junk ( verb )

  1. To discard as useless or unwanted.
  2. To remove unwanted or unnecessary items from.

Origin:

Early 16th century: of unknown origin.

Examples:

  1. He junked the old car.
  2. She junked her old clothes.
  3. The company junked the outdated technology.
  4. He junked the broken toys.
  5. She junked the old furniture.

(As an adjective)

Junk ( adjective )

Of poor quality, or of no use or value.

Origin:

Early 16th century: of unknown origin.

Examples:

  1. The junk food was unhealthy.
  2. The junk mail was unwanted.
  3. The junk bond was a risky investment.
  4. The junk science was not reliable.
  5. The junk email was deleted.
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