Pronunciation

/dɪˈskɑːrd/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To throw away or dispose of something, often with the intention of no longer using or needing it. Can also mean to reject or disregard. Example: “She discarded the old magazines to make space on the shelf.”
• Noun: An act of discarding; a thing that is thrown away or rejected. Example: “The discarded pieces of paper cluttered the floor.”

Phrases

• “Discard items” means to get rid of unwanted objects.
• “Discard an idea” implies rejecting a notion or suggestion.
• “Discarded without remorse” describes a complete lack of regret for getting rid of something.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “After moving, he had to discard many possessions he no longer needed.”
• Noun: “The team decided to discard their outdated strategy in favor of a new one.”
• Phrasal Verb: “Don’t discard your dreams just because they seem impossible now.”

Synonyms

• Toss
• Reject
• Abandon
• Discard away
• Dispose of
• Trash
• Cast aside
• Put aside
• Set aside

Antonyms

• Keep
• Retain
• Preserve
• Save
• Hold onto
• Cherish