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dump vs get rid of

get rid of vs dump

dump is a noun but get rid of is not a noun.

dump and get rid of both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dump Yes No Yes No
get rid of No No Yes No
As verbs, get rid of is a hypernym of dump; that is, get rid of is a word with a broader meaning than dump:
  • dump: sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly
  • get rid of: dispose of
Other hypernyms of dump include remove.
dump (noun) get rid of (noun)
a place where supplies can be stored
(computer science) a copy of the contents of a computer storage device; sometimes used in debugging programs
a piece of land where waste materials are dumped
a coarse term for defecation
dump (verb) get rid of (verb)
knock down with force terminate, end, or take out
drop (stuff) in a heap or mass dispose of
fall abruptly do away with
throw away as refuse
sell at artificially low prices
sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly
Difference between dump and get rid of

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