Discard: meaning, definitions and examples

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discard

[ dɪsˈkɑːd ]

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to discard

To get rid of something that is no longer useful or wanted. It can also mean to reject or dismiss something as unimportant or unworthy.

Synonyms

abandon, dispose of, ditch, jettison, throw away

Examples of usage

Please discard any items that are past their expiration date.
She decided to discard his old ideas and start fresh.
The company decided to discard the proposal due to budget constraints.

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playing cards

In card games, the act of getting rid of unwanted cards from your hand to improve your chances of winning.

Synonyms

drop, get rid of, remove, shed

Examples of usage

After drawing a new card, she had to choose a card to discard.
He discarded the joker in order to pick up a better card.

Translations

Translations of the word "discard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descartar

🇮🇳 छोड़ना

🇩🇪 verwerfen

🇮🇩 membuang

🇺🇦 відкидати

🇵🇱 odrzucić

🇯🇵 捨てる

🇫🇷 rejeter

🇪🇸 descartar

🇹🇷 geri çevirmek

🇰🇷 버리다

🇸🇦 تجاهل

🇨🇿 zamítnout

🇸🇰 zamietnuť

🇨🇳 放弃

🇸🇮 zavreči

🇮🇸 hafna

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 მიტოვება

🇦🇿 rədd etmək

🇲🇽 desechar

Word origin

The word 'discard' originated in the mid-16th century from the Latin word 'discarded', which means 'thrown away'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of getting rid of something unwanted or no longer useful. The concept of discarding unwanted playing cards in card games emerged in the late 18th century. Today, 'discard' is commonly used in everyday language to denote the act of disposing of or rejecting something.