discount
Discount (noun) means a reduction in the usual price of something. Example: “Students get a 20% discount on museum tickets.”
How to use discount
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA price cut (noun/verb), or to dismiss something as unlikely or unimportant (verb).
When it means "dismiss an idea," don't confuse it with "discredit" (attack someone's reputation) — discount just means "not take seriously."
Word forms
discounted past tense, discounts plural, discounts singular
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Students get a 20% _____ on museum tickets.
Etymology
From Old French desconter, "to reckon off," from Medieval Latin discomputare — built from dis- plus computare, "to count."
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What does “discount” mean?
The word “discount” means a reduction in the usual price of something. In plain terms, a price cut (noun/verb), or to dismiss something as unlikely or unimportant (verb).
How do you pronounce “discount”?
“Discount” is pronounced dih-SKOWNT (/dɪˈskaʊnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “discount” in a sentence?
Here is “discount” used in a sentence: “Students get a 20% discount on museum tickets.”
What is the opposite of “discount”?
The opposite of “discount” — its antonyms — is surcharge.
What part of speech is “discount”?
Depending on how it is used, “discount” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “discount” come from?
The word “discount” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French desconter, "to reckon off," from Medieval Latin discomputare — built from dis- plus computare, "to count.".
Is “discount” a common word?
“Discount” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “discount” have?
“Discount” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a reduction in the usual price of something.
What is the difference between a discount and a rebate?
A discount reduces the price at the moment of purchase, so you pay less at the checkout. A rebate is money returned to the buyer after the purchase, usually once a claim or condition has been met.
What is the difference between a discount and a sale?
A discount is a reduction applied to the usual price of an item. A sale is a broader event or period during which a shop offers discounts on many items at once.
What is the difference between 'discount' and 'markdown'?
The two are close in meaning and often interchangeable. In retail, a markdown usually describes a lasting, official reduction of an item's listed price, while discount is the more general word for any price cut.
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