discard
/dɪˈskɑrd/
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Also a noun
Meaning
To get rid of someone or something that is no longer useful or desirable.
He decided to discard the broken microwave instead of paying for costly repairs.
Why haven't you discarded those expired coupons yet?
To play or get rid of a card from one's hand in a card game.
Players must draw one card from the deck and discard an unwanted card.
She discarded her lowest spade to protect her remaining high cards.
How it's used
- discard the packaging
“discard it.”
Please discard all plastic packaging in the designated recycling bin.
Collocations
- discard packaging
- discard waste
- discard a card
- safely discard
Synonyms
- dispose of
- jettison
- toss
Meaning
A thing or person that has been rejected or thrown away.
The rack near the fitting room was overflowing with unwanted discards.
Several factory discards were sold at a steep discount due to minor cosmetic flaws.
A card thrown out from a player's hand during a game.
The opponent picked up her discard to complete a winning sequence.
Can you check which cards are sitting in the discard pile?
Collocations
- discard pile
Synonyms
- reject
- castoff