discard (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskɑːrd/

Definition

To get rid of something that is no longer useful or desirable.

Examples

• Please discard any old documents that are no longer needed.

• The company decided to discard the outdated marketing strategy.

• He had to discard his old clothes before moving to a smaller apartment.

How to Use discard

discard of (prepositional phrase)

To get rid of something. — "It's time to discard of these old magazines."

discard something (collocation)

To throw away an object or piece of information. — "You should discard any food that looks or smells bad."

Synonyms of discard

Words with a similar meaning to discard:

• throw away
• dispose of
• reject
• eliminate
• junk

Antonyms of discard

Words with the opposite meaning to discard:

• keep
• preserve
• retain

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