bin meaning
bin :
container, box
noun
▪ Put the trash in the bin.
▪ Put the trash in the container.
▪ The bin is full of paper.
▪ The container is full of paper.
paraphrasing
▪ receptacle – container
▪ can – container
bin :
to throw away, to discard
verb
▪ She binned the old magazines.
▪ She threw away the old magazines.
▪ He binned the broken toy.
▪ He discarded the broken toy.
paraphrasing
▪ discard – throw away
▪ toss – throw away
▪ dump – throw away
Pronunciation
bin [bɪn]
The stress is on the whole word and sounds like 'bin'.
Common phrases and grammar about bin
bin - Common meaning
noun
container, box
verb
to throw away, to discard
Part of Speech Changes for "bin"
▪ binned (adjective) – thrown away
▪ binning (noun) – the act of throwing away
Common Expressions with "bin"
▪ recycle bin – a container for recycling
▪ trash bin – a container for trash
▪ bin liner – a bag for the bin
▪ storage bin – a container for storing items
Important examples of bin in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, bin is often used to refer to a trash or recycling container.
Example of a confusing word: pin (a small, pointed piece of metal)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Bin as a verb is used to mean discarding or throwing away, often seen in TOEIC grammar questions.
bin
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
waste bin
'trash container', used for holding waste.
take out the bin
means 'to remove the trash from the bin'.
Differences between similar words and bin
bin
,
container
differences
Bin is often used for trash or recycling, while container is a general term for any storage item.
bin
,
can
differences
Bin is used for larger storage, while can is often used for smaller items or liquids.
Words with the same origin as bin
The origin of bin
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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