recycle
Pronunciation
Verb
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
To turn old materials such as paper, glass, or plastic into something that can be used again.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
reuse
reprocess
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "We _____ our bottles and cans every week."
Answer: recycle
In your own words, what does "recycle" mean?
To turn old materials such as paper, glass, or plastic into something that can be used again.
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