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discard

[dɪsˈkɑːd]

discard Definition

  • 1to get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed
  • 2to reject or dismiss someone or something as useless or unimportant

Using discard: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "discard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Please do not discard the packaging until you are sure you want to keep the product.

  • Example

    He discarded his old clothes and bought new ones.

  • Example

    The company decided to discard the project due to lack of funding.

  • Example

    She felt discarded by her friends after the argument.

  • Example

    The coach discarded the player from the team due to poor performance.

discard Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for discard

Antonyms for discard

Phrases with discard

  • a pile of cards that have been played and removed from the game

    Example

    He picked up a card from the discard pile and added it to his hand.

  • a container used for disposing of unwanted items

    Example

    Please throw your trash in the discard bin.

  • the percentage of products that are rejected or discarded during manufacturing

    Example

    The company has reduced its discard rate by implementing stricter quality control measures.

Origins of discard

from Old French 'descarter', meaning 'to discard a card'

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Summary: discard in Brief

To 'discard' [dɪsˈkɑːd] means to get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed, or to reject or dismiss someone or something as useless or unimportant. It can refer to physical objects, such as 'Please do not discard the packaging,' or abstract concepts, such as 'She felt discarded by her friends.' 'Discard' can also be used in phrases like 'discard pile' and 'discard bin,' and has a formal equivalent in 'dispose of' and 'jettison.'