What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
scrapped
Example
The project was scrapped due to lack of funding. [scrapped: past tense]
Example
The old car was scrapped for parts. [scrapped: verb]
discard
Example
Please discard the empty bottle in the recycling bin. [discard: verb]
Example
The team decided to discard the old strategy and start fresh. [discard: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Discard is more commonly used than scrapped in everyday language. Discard is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while scrapped is less common and more technical.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between scrapped and discard?
Scrapping is more formal and technical, while discarding is more commonly used in everyday language and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
