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scrapped

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“scrapped” is a form of “scrap”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.

Meanings

  1. verbtransitive

    Past form of scrap: gave up a plan, idea or system because it was not working or no longer wanted.

    Grammar: Takes an object: They scrapped the plan.

    Patterns

    • scrap something
    • something is scrapped

    The council scrapped the bus lane after complaints.

    We scrapped our holiday plans when she fell ill.

    The company scrapped the old software and started again.

  2. verbtransitive

    Past form of scrap: broke up an old vehicle or machine to sell the metal or parts.

    Grammar: Usually about cars, ships or machines: the ship was scrapped.

    Patterns

    • scrap a car

    The old ferry was scrapped last year.

    He scrapped his rusty van for a few hundred dollars.

Word forms

base formscrap
third person singularscraps
-ing formscrapping

Common combinations

scrapped the plan
The mayor scrapped the plan to close the library.
scrapped altogether
The tax was scrapped altogether.
scrapped at the last minute
The concert was scrapped at the last minute.
scrapped for parts
The wrecked truck was scrapped for parts.
be scrapped
Several routes will be scrapped next year.

Synonyms and how they differ

abandoned
Abandoned can mean leaving something behind with no care, while scrapped means deliberately cancelling it.
cancelled
Cancelled fits events and bookings, but scrapped suggests dropping a whole idea or project as unworkable.
discarded
Discarded mostly concerns throwing away objects, while scrapped also covers plans and policies.

Opposites

keptadopted

Word family

scrap noun
a small leftover piece, or waste metal
scrapping noun
the act of discarding or breaking up
scrappy adjective
made of odd bits, or determined and fighting
scrapyard noun
a place where old vehicles are broken up

Commonly confused: scrapped or scraped?

scrapped vs scraped

Scraped means rubbed a surface with something rough; scrapped means given up or broken up.

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