Looking for the meaning of the word DISCARD in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DISCARD with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Discard
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 16th century (originally in the sense ‘reject (a playing card’)): from dis- (expressing removal) + the noun card
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈskɑːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
get rid of (someone or something) as no longer useful or desirable
Short Definition:get rid of
Examples:- Hilary bundled up the clothes she had discarded
Word: Discard
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɪskɑːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a thing rejected as no longer useful or desirable.
Short Definition:discarded thing
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