discard

[dɪsˈkɑːd]

discard Definition

• 1. to get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed
• 2. to 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

• jettison
• abandon
• reject
• dispose of
• throw away

Antonyms for discard

• keep
• retain
• hold on to

Phrases with discard

• discard pile

  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.

• discard bin

  a container used for disposing of unwanted items

  Example

  Please throw your trash in the discard bin.

• discard rate

  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.'