clutter
clutter — noun
1. A messy arrangement of objects that fill a space, giving it a disorderly look an
A messy arrangement of objects that fill a space, giving it a disorderly look and making it hard to find what you need.
The desk was covered in clutter — old papers, empty coffee cups, and pens everywhere.
collocation: covered in clutter
Aiko spent the whole morning sorting through the clutter in her wardrobe.
collocation: sorting through clutter
After the party, the living room was full of clutter from decorations and leftover food.
The charity shop was filled with clutter that nobody wanted to buy.
Dr. Okafor cleared the clutter from his desk before starting the consultation.
- mess
more general than clutter; can refer to dirt, stains, or general disarray rather than specifically too many objects
- disorder
broader and more formal; can apply to systems, rules, or behavior, not just physical objects
- jumble
emphasizes that items are mixed together without order; clutter emphasizes sheer quantity of things
文法句型
a clutter of + plural noun
covered in / full of / filled with clutter
常見錯誤
clutter — verb
1. To put so many things into a room or container that the space becomes messy and
To put so many things into a room or container that the space becomes messy and disorderly.
Old toys cluttered the floor of the children's bedroom, making it hard to walk through.
active: [things] + clutter + [location]
Leila's desk was cluttered with notes, books, and empty water bottles.
passive with 'with': [place] + was cluttered with + [items]
Photos and souvenirs cluttered every shelf in the living room.
The hallway was cluttered with boxes from the recent move.
Ravi cluttered his backpack with snacks, chargers, and a sweater he never wore.
文法句型
clutter + location (active)
be cluttered with + things (passive)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice ('was cluttered with') to describe an existing messy state. The active form ('[items] clutter [location]') emphasizes the action of filling the space.