Collection and Throwing away

Collection

Collection noun - An organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure.

Throwing away is an antonym for collection.

Throwing away

Throwing away noun - The getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless.
Usage example: the throwing away of her old stuffed animals marked the beginning of her mental preparation for an independent life as a college student

Collection is an antonym for throwing away.

Both terms in one sentence

  • Money to Throw Away The man flees in panic throwing away his collection tin, the money from which is immediately gathered up by an appreciative audience, who then applaud Lucifer's 'act'.
  • Yuuta's collection of items related to his "Dark Flame Master" in Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions, which he originally planned on throwing away come tenth-grade, turn out to be useful whenever he has to distract and/or keep Rikka and friends occupied.
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