Definitions
- Referring to the act of rejecting or disregarding something or someone. - Talking about the act of ending a meeting or conversation abruptly. - Describing the act of firing or letting go of an employee.
- Referring to the act of getting rid of something that is no longer needed or useful. - Talking about the act of rejecting or dismissing something as unimportant or irrelevant. - Describing the act of removing or throwing away something that is unwanted or unnecessary.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of getting rid of something.
- 2Both words can be used in the context of rejecting or dismissing something.
- 3Both words can be used in the context of removing something from a group or collection.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Dismiss is more commonly used in the context of people, ideas, or meetings, while discard is more commonly used in the context of objects or things.
- 2Intention: Dismiss implies a deliberate rejection or disregard, while discard implies a removal or disposal of something that is no longer needed or useful.
- 3Connotation: Dismiss can have a negative connotation, implying a lack of respect or consideration, while discard is neutral and simply implies removal or disposal.
- 4Formality: Dismiss is more formal and often used in professional or academic settings, while discard is more informal and commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Dismiss and discard are synonyms that both refer to the act of getting rid of something. However, they differ in their usage, intention, connotation, formality, and verb forms. Dismiss is more commonly used in the context of people, ideas, or meetings, and implies a deliberate rejection or disregard. Discard is more commonly used in the context of objects or things, and implies a removal or disposal of something that is no longer needed or useful.
