verb C1 Advanced Uncommon

discard

dihs-KAHD

Discard (verb) means to throw away or get rid of something no longer wanted. Example: “She discarded the broken umbrella on the way home.”

verb

To throw away or get rid of something no longer wanted.

"She discarded the broken umbrella on the way home."

"Old drafts of the report were discarded once the final version was approved."

(card games) To throw out a card from one's hand.

"He discarded the queen of hearts on his turn."

noun

Something, or a playing card, that has been thrown away or rejected.

"The discard pile grew quickly during the game."

How to use discard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo get rid of something you don't need anymore, whether it's an object, an idea, or a playing card.

Common pairings

discard pile discard an idea simply discard

Word forms

discarded past tense, discards plural, discards singular

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Etymology

From dis- + card.

Synonyms

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throw away toss out dispose of scrap ditch get rid of

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Frequently asked questions

What does “discard” mean?

The word “discard” means to throw away or get rid of something no longer wanted. In plain terms, to get rid of something you don't need anymore, whether it's an object, an idea, or a playing card.

How do you pronounce “discard”?

“Discard” is pronounced dihs-KAHD (/dɪsˈkɑɹd/ in IPA).

How do you use “discard” in a sentence?

Here is “discard” used in a sentence: “She discarded the broken umbrella on the way home.”

What part of speech is “discard”?

Depending on how it is used, “discard” can be a verb and a noun.

Is “discard” a common word?

“Discard” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

How many meanings does “discard” have?

“Discard” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to throw away or get rid of something no longer wanted.

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