Pronunciation

/dɪtʃ/

Definitions

Noun

• A ditch is a shallow, narrow channel, often dug to drain water or to serve as a barrier or boundary, especially one in a field or road.
• In British English, it can also refer to a long, narrow depression or gutter in a surface (e.g., a ditch along a highway).

Verb

• To ditch someone or something is to abandon, leave, or discard them, often abruptly or unexpectedly.
• In a more colloquial sense, it can mean to avoid or skip an obligation or commitment.

Phrases

• “Ditch the car” means to leave a vehicle behind.
• “Ditching homework” refers to not completing or submitting schoolwork.
• “Ditching tradition” signifies breaking away from established customs or practices.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The farmer had to repair the irrigation ditch to prevent crops from drowning.”
• Verb: “After a heated argument, they decided to ditch their vacation plans.”
• Informal: “He ditched his suit for a more casual outfit for the party.”

Synonyms

• Abandon
• Discard
• Desert
• Skip
• Escape
• Avoid

Antonyms

• Maintain
• Keep
• Stick with
• Persist in
• Follow through on