Discard

/dɪsˈkɑrd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an item that is thrown away or discarded.

The pile of discards by the recycling bin grew larger each week.

verb

to throw something away or dispose of it.

Please discard any trash you find on the floor.

to get rid of something that is no longer useful or desirable.

She decided to discard the old magazines that were taking up space.

to reject or dismiss something.

The committee chose to discard the proposal after careful consideration.

From Old French 'discarder', from 'dis-' meaning apart and 'carder' meaning to sift or separate.

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.

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.

To dismiss or disregard something.

I just discarding all that negative energy.

To give up on something or someone.

She decided to discard the idea of going to the party.