Meaning & Definition of word "Discard"
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Discard
/dɪsˈkɑrd/
noun:
- 1. an item that is thrown away or discarded.
- Example: The pile of discards by the recycling bin grew larger each week.
verb:
- 1. to throw something away or dispose of it.
- Example: Please discard any trash you find on the floor.
- 2. to get rid of something that is no longer useful or desirable.
- Example: She decided to discard the old magazines that were taking up space.
- 3. to reject or dismiss something.
- Example: The committee chose to discard the proposal after careful consideration.
Etymology
From Old French 'discarder', from 'dis-' meaning apart and 'carder' meaning to sift or separate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
discarded item:
An item that has been thrown away or no longer in use.
discard a card:
To remove a card from your hand in a card game.
discarding waste:
The process of getting rid of trash or unwanted materials.
Related Words
dispose:
To get rid of something, especially in a particular way.
reject:
To refuse to accept, believe, or agree to something.
abandon:
To leave something behind with no intention of returning.
Slang Meanings of discard
Meaning: To dismiss or disregard something.
Example Sentence: I just discarding all that negative energy.
Meaning: To give up on something or someone.
Example Sentence: She decided to discard the idea of going to the party.