discontinue
3 synonyms and 1 antonyms for discontinue, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To stop making, selling, or continuing something.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use discontinue
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French descontinuer, built from dis- plus continue.
Full origin of discontinue →Frequently asked questions
What does “discontinue” mean?
The word “discontinue” means to stop making, selling, or continuing something. In plain terms, to permanently stop producing or continuing something.
How do you pronounce “discontinue”?
“Discontinue” is pronounced dihs-kuhn-TIHN-yoo (/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnju/ in IPA).
How do you use “discontinue” in a sentence?
Here is “discontinue” used in a sentence: “The manufacturer decided to discontinue the older model.”
What is another word for “discontinue”?
Words with a similar meaning to “discontinue” include break off, terminate and intermit.
What is the opposite of “discontinue”?
The opposite of “discontinue” — its antonyms — is continue.
What part of speech is “discontinue”?
“Discontinue” is a verb.
Where does the word “discontinue” come from?
The word “discontinue” comes from Old French. From Old French descontinuer, built from dis- plus continue.