Word of the day: Clutter (noun & verb)
Possible Meanings (as a noun):
- A large amount of things that are untidy or disorganized, making it difficult to move around or find something specific.
- A state of confusion or disorder. (Less common)
Possible Meanings (as a verb):
- To fill a space with things in a disorderly way.
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Example Sentences (using it as a noun):
- The attic was a clutter of old furniture, dusty boxes, and forgotten toys. (Explanation: Clutter describes the large amount of disorganized items making it difficult to move around.)
- Her desk was such a clutter that she couldn’t find her homework anywhere. (Explanation: Here, clutter describes the untidiness that makes finding something specific hard.)
- Feeling overwhelmed, she decided to tackle the clutter in her apartment one room at a time. (Explanation: Clutter describes the overall state of messiness that needs to be addressed.)
Example Sentences (using it as a verb):
- The children cluttered the living room with their toys after playing. (Explanation: Clutter is used as a verb to show the act of making a space messy with scattered things.)
- He cluttered his presentation with too much information, overwhelming the audience. (Explanation: Here, clutter describes the act of adding excessive information that creates confusion.)
Conversation Example:
Person 1: “I can’t believe how messy this room is! We need to clean it up.”
Person 2: “You’re right. All this stuff is just clutter. Let’s sort it out and get rid of anything we don’t need.”
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