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discard

noun verb

getting rid of something that is regarded as useless or undesirable

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
D
Contains
ISCAR
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪsˈkɑːd

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. getting rid of something that is regarded as useless or undesirable

noun

  1. (cards) the act of throwing out a useless card or of failing to follow suit

noun

  1. anything that is cast aside or discarded

verb

  1. throw or cast away

    “Put away your worries”

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Example Sentences

Put away your worries

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