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junk Synonyms

Another word for junk

Choosing another word for junk depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value.

Usage Example

"We spent the entire weekend clearing accumulated rubbish out of the attic."

Strongest
rubbish
trash
clutter
Strong
scrap
garbage
lumber
refuse
detritus
dross
debris

• verb (Context 2)

To discard or abandon something unceremoniously because it is considered useless or broken.

Usage Example

"The engineering team had to scrap the initial prototype after it repeatedly failed the safety stress tests."

Strongest
scrap
discard
throw away
dump
ditch
Strong
jettison
toss out
abandon
chuck
get rid of

• noun (Context 3)

A slang term for heroin or other illicit narcotic drugs.

Usage Example

"He tragically lost his career and his family after getting addicted to heroin."

Strongest
heroin
smack
dope
Strong
horse
skag
narcotics

Opposites of junk

The opposite of junk shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

treasure
keep
retain
valuables
save
preserve
salvage
hold on to
See all opposites of junk

• Nearby Words

junior
juniper
juniperus
junk
junker
junket
junkie

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Junk. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/junk
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