How Do You Spell DITCH?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪt͡ʃ] (IPA)

The word "ditch" is pronounced as /dɪtʃ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling of the word "ditch" follows the English orthography system where the letter "d" represents the sound /d/ and the letters "i-t-c-h" together represent the sound /ɪtʃ/. This makes the word "ditch" pronounced as "ditch" with a short "i" sound. The word "ditch" is commonly used to refer to a long narrow channel dug in the ground for the purpose of irrigation, drainage or water supply.

DITCH Meaning and Definition

1. Ditch is a noun that refers to a narrow excavation or trench, typically dug into the ground, often for the purpose of drainage, irrigation, or as a boundary marker. It is an elongated depression or furrow that can be man-made or naturally occurring, commonly seen alongside roads, fields, or waterways. Ditches are frequently used as a means of directing water flow, preventing flooding, or facilitating efficient water management in agricultural or urban areas.

   The term ditch can also be used as a verb. As a transitive verb, it means to dig or excavate a ditch or channel in the ground. It involves creating a trench-like depression, often done using tools or machinery to remove soil or material. In this context, ditching is often undertaken to improve drainage, create a barrier, or facilitate the laying of utility pipelines.

   In addition, ditch can also be used idiomatically to mean "to abandon or reject someone or something, typically abruptly or without explanation." In this sense, it implies leaving someone or something behind, giving something up, or distancing oneself from a situation or relationship.

   Overall, "ditch" encompasses a diverse range of meanings depending on the context it is used in, whether as a noun or verb, and the specific domain it pertains to, such as water management, construction, or figurative expressions of abandonment.

2. • A trench dug in the ground; a moat; any long marshy channel for water.

   • To trench; to dig a drain; to form ditches.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DITCH

• sitich
• witsh
• dipatch
• cetch
• dieth
• nitch
• whitch
• shitch
• wsitch
• siuch
• deatch
• niech
• knitch
• deach
• douch
• dteh
• datch
• oitch
• totch
• gitch
• deutch
• tatch
• ditchs
• wittch
• diwth
• disch
• yatch
• ditchen
• kitchy
• darch
• nitche
• dutchs
• dusch
• didtch
• diarh
• wdith
• itche
• ritch
• caitch
• durch
• diptch
• dytch
• jitch
• dicch
• ditche
• Ditchur
• ditee
• ditoe
• ritchh
• ditha
• itech
• niich
• dioca
• dijcr
• ditgco
• DITIr
• NIHCh
• Dytche
• Owtch
• dinych
• Duitsch
• dithh
• Siqch
• ditchau
• Diotah
• diteh
• kitchh
• dontch
• Quditch

Etymology of DITCH

The word "ditch" originated from the Old English word "dic", which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "diką" meaning "dike". This Proto-Germanic root also shares its origin with the Middle Dutch word "diK" and Old Norse word "diki", both having similar meanings. The word "ditch" ultimately derives from these early Germanic sources, and over time, its spelling and pronunciation evolved to its present form.

Idioms with the word DITCH

• die in the last ditch The idiom "die in the last ditch" refers to being willing to sacrifice everything, including one's life, in the pursuit of a cause or defending one's beliefs. It implies a steadfast determination to stand up for what one believes in, even in the face of extreme adversity or imminent defeat. The phrase derives from the image of someone fighting until their "last ditch," referring to the final desperate effort or last line of defense.
• ditch (someone) The idiom "ditch (someone)" means to abandon, leave, or reject someone abruptly or unceremoniously. It refers to the act of intentionally ending a relationship or association with someone without giving them any explanation or warning.
• ditch (some place) The idiom "ditch (some place)" refers to leaving or abandoning a particular location, often without notifying or seeking permission from others present. It implies a sudden and secretive departure from somewhere.
• ditch (something) The idiom "ditch (something)" typically means to get rid of or abandon something, often abruptly or without hesitation. It implies discarding or leaving behind something that is no longer wanted, needed, or useful.
• hurler on the ditch The idiom "hurler on the ditch" is used to describe someone who criticizes or gives advice about something, but does not actually participate or contribute anything of value to the situation. It refers to a person who stands or sits on the sidelines and comments or complains without taking any action or facing any of the challenges themselves.
• the ox is in the ditch The idiom "the ox is in the ditch" is used to suggest that a situation has gone awry or encountered a problem that requires immediate attention or assistance. It originated from the biblical passage found in Luke 14:5, where Jesus asks whether it is lawful to save an ox that has fallen into a ditch on the Sabbath day. The idiom now refers to a predicament that must be addressed promptly, even if it means deviating from norms or plans.
• ox-in-the-ditch The idiom "ox-in-the-ditch" is an expression used to describe a situation where someone is determined or committed to accomplishing a goal, regardless of the obstacles or challenges they may encounter along the way. It implies perseverance, resilience, and unwavering determination to succeed, even when faced with difficult circumstances.
• last-ditch effort The idiom "last-ditch effort" refers to a final attempt or action that is made when all else has failed and there are no other options left. It describes a situation where one is putting all their remaining resources, energy, or efforts into a final attempt to achieve a desired outcome.
• last-ditch The idiom "last-ditch" refers to a final effort or action taken in a desperate or dire situation when all other options have been exhausted or seem futile. It implies a final attempt to achieve a desired outcome or goal, often with little hope or expectation of success.
• a last-ditch stand/attempt/effort A last-ditch stand/attempt/effort is a final, desperate attempt to achieve a goal or outcome, often made when all other options have failed or are no longer available. It refers to a final, often heroic effort made in a last attempt to succeed or survive.
• last-ditch attempt A last-ditch attempt is a final, desperate effort to achieve something before it is too late or before all other options have been exhausted.

Similar spelling words for DITCH

• teochew,
• douchi,
• Tiesha,
• Tusche,
• Tyisha,
• Duscha,
• titia,
• tocci,
• deshi,
• twitch-up,
• taichi,
• Dasha,
• tyche,
• Tish,
• Daysha,
• dyche,
• Tycho,
• Dashea,
• Daichi,
• Tousche,
• Dish-mat,
• tuishou,
• teachier,
• Tysha,
• touche,
• Taysha,
• techy,
• Toshio,
• teachy,
• Tisha,
• taishi,
• titchy,
• tahsh,
• DOSH,
• tesch,
• Toyish,
• desch,
• Teshia,
• d2sh,
• dutch,
• Toll-dish,
• Tesha,
• dehsh,
• dush-tuh,
• TSH-RF,
• dishier,
• Tosha,
• toshiie,
• twitch,
• dischi,
• hitch,
• Dashae,
• DSH,
• Tashi,
• tiechui,
• tychy,
• Toshia,
• daoshi,
• Teesha,
• deep-dish,
• dechy,
• tichy,
• daishi,
• dishy,
• daisho,
• TSHE,
• tetchy,
• Tatia,
• tachi,
• Deshay,
• dheisheh,
• dosch,
• dash,
• Tache,
• TECCE,
• TSH-OMA,
• HTSH-R,
• daish,
• side-dish,
• teche,
• TCCE/CA,
• dutchy,
• Teisha,
• Dich,
• en-dash,
• deitch,
• twitchy,
• touchy,
• DCH,
• dahsh,
• Toshie,
• Tashie,
• Dashy,
• tisch,
• DESH,
• toshi,
• toschi,
• toosh,
• toshy,
• ticha,
• duccio,
• touchier,
• Datia,
• Datiah,
• b-TSH,
• tucci,
• doshi,
• Ditsch,
• Dawish,
• tasho,
• Tashia,
• Techa,
• teich,
• duchy,
• Tushe,
• toshiya,
• DASHO,
• pitch,
• TEACCH,
• taisho,
• itch,
• desha,
• R-DCCH,
• titch,
• Dosha,
• dish,
• tosh,
• E-DCH,
• TESH,
• tushie,
• TICH,
• tush,
• Tyesha,
• Tasha,
• deshui,
• Tahsha,
• teshie,
• Tash,
• dicho,
• slap-dash,
• in-dash,
• taochi,
• dash7,
• Dashay,
• teesh,
• Taetia,
• Clap-dish,
• PT/DISCH,
• deutch,
• tatchio,
• tsh,
• techie,
• deutche,
• tooshie,
• tochi,
• Tashey,
• Teache,
• tausch,
• TWTIA,
• em-dash,
• tushy,
• douche,
• Dutchie,
• air-dash,
• tosh.0,
• main-dish,
• DISHA,
• DCCI,
• dashi,
• touchey,
• DISCH,
• daishowa,
• TSH-RH,
• dachi,
• dushi,
• Taisha,
• one-dish,
• dash-pot,
• dietz,
• DUSH,
• DUTCH-TIA,
• Tun-dish,
• DSHEA,
• techo,
• Tatch,
• witch,
• dash-8,
• dheishe,
• daiichi.

Plural form of DITCH is DITCHES

Conjugate verb Ditch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ditched

you would have ditched

he/she/it would have ditched

we would have ditched

they would have ditched

I would have ditch

you would have ditch

he/she/it would have ditch

we would have ditch

they would have ditch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been ditching

you would have been ditching

he/she/it would have been ditching

we would have been ditching

they would have been ditching

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would ditch

you would ditch

he/she/it would ditch

we would ditch

they would ditch

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be ditching

you would be ditching

he/she/it would be ditching

we would be ditching

they would be ditching

FUTURE

I will ditch

you will ditch

he/she/it will ditch

we will ditch

they will ditch

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ditching

you will be ditching

he/she/it will be ditching

we will be ditching

they will be ditching

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ditched

you will have ditched

he/she/it will have ditched

we will have ditched

they will have ditched

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ditching

you will have been ditching

he/she/it will have been ditching

we will have been ditching

they will have been ditching

IMPERATIVE

you ditch

we let´s ditch

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ditch

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ditching

you were ditching

he/she/it was ditching

we were ditching

they were ditching

PAST PARTICIPLE

ditched

PAST PERFECT

I had ditched

you had ditched

he/she/it had ditched

we had ditched

they had ditched

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ditching

you had been ditching

he/she/it had been ditching

we had been ditching

they had been ditching

PRESENT

I ditch

you ditch

he/she/it ditches

we ditch

they ditch

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ditching

you are ditching

he/she/it is ditching

we are ditching

they are ditching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ditching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ditched

you have ditched

he/she/it has ditched

we have ditched

they have ditched

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ditching

you have been ditching

he/she/it has been ditching

we have been ditching

they have been ditching

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it ditch

SIMPLE PAST

I ditched

you ditched

he/she/it ditched

we ditched

they ditched