Pollute

Pronunciation: /pəˈlut/

Definitions of pollute

verb to contaminate or make impure, especially by introducing harmful substances

Example Sentences

A1 Factories pollute the air with their emissions.

A2 Littering can pollute the environment and harm wildlife.

B1 Using plastic bags can pollute the oceans and harm marine life.

B2 The company was fined for polluting the river with toxic chemicals.

C1 The government implemented strict regulations to prevent industries from polluting the air and water.

C2 Scientists are studying ways to reduce the amount of pollutants that pollute our atmosphere.

Examples of pollute in a Sentence

formal Industrial activities often pollute the air and water sources.

informal Throwing trash into the river will pollute it.

slang Stop littering, you're just polluting the environment.

figurative Negative thoughts can pollute the mind and hinder personal growth.

Grammatical Forms of pollute

• past tense: polluted
• plural: pollutes
• comparative: more polluted
• superlative: most polluted
• present tense: pollute
• future tense: will pollute
• perfect tense: have polluted
• continuous tense: polluting
• singular: pollute
• positive degree: pollute
• infinitive: pollute
• gerund: polluting
• participle: polluting

Origin and Evolution of pollute

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pollute' originated from the Latin word 'polluere' which means to soil or defile.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pollute' has come to be associated with environmental contamination and the introduction of harmful substances into the environment.