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THROWN-AWAY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does thrown-away mean? 

THROWN-AWAY (adjective)
  The adjective THROWN-AWAY has 1 sense:

1. thrown awayplay

  Familiarity information: THROWN-AWAY used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


THROWN-AWAY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Thrown away

Synonyms:

cast-off; discarded; throwaway; thrown-away

Context example:

salvaged some thrown-away furniture

Similar:

unwanted (not wanted; not needed)


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