Synonyms for

Scrap

Verb / skræp / Another word for scrap — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

Synonyms & similar words

fleck rubbish bit flake fight junk dispute combat trash fighting argufy quarrel chip altercate fragment remnant shred bit piece scraps leftovers junk discard waste trash debris rubbish detritus flotsam jetsam offscourings castoffs leavings vestiges

Synonyms by register

Formal

fragment remnant vestige residue

Informal

bit piece smidgen shred crumb

Literary

morsel fragment shred

Antonyms

whole complete entire integral unbroken solid

Common collocations

  • scrap paper
  • scrap metal
  • scrap heap
  • scrap book
  • scrap yard
  • scrap value
  • fight or scrap
  • make a scrap

Word family

noun scrap
verb scrap
adjective scrappy

Usage note

As a noun, 'scrap' often refers to a small piece of something, especially something discarded. As a verb, it means to discard or fight.

Example sentences

  1. She used scraps of fabric to make a quilt.
  2. He found a scrap of information that helped solve the mystery.
  3. I have some scrap wood in the garage.
  4. The chef used the scraps from the vegetables to make a soup.
  5. The car was so damaged it was only good for scrap.

Quotes

  • A scrappy, determined fighter.
  • It's time to scrap the old ways and start fresh.
  • I'm just trying to make a living, not trying to scrap with nobody.

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