Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkɑrd/

Definitions of discard

noun an object or substance that is thrown away or rejected

Example Sentences

A1 I found a discarded toy on the sidewalk.

A2 The discard pile at the recycling center was overflowing.

B1 After the party, there was a lot of food discard left on the plates.

B2 The company decided to discard the old marketing strategy and try something new.

C1 The artist used discarded materials to create a unique sculpture.

C2 The decision to discard the project was met with mixed reactions from the team.

verb to get rid of or throw away

Example Sentences

A1 Please discard any expired food from the refrigerator.

A2 I decided to discard my old clothes and donate them to charity.

B1 It is important to discard any unnecessary documents to declutter your workspace.

B2 The company decided to discard the outdated software and invest in new technology.

C1 The artist chose to discard traditional painting techniques and experiment with new styles.

C2 After much deliberation, the government decided to discard the controversial policy and pursue a different approach.

Examples of discard in a Sentence

formal It is important to properly discard of hazardous materials to prevent environmental contamination.

informal Don't just throw away your old electronics, make sure to discard them responsibly.

slang I can't believe she just discarded his number like that.

figurative Sometimes we need to discard old habits in order to make room for personal growth.

Grammatical Forms of discard

past tense

discarded

plural

discards

comparative

more discard

superlative

most discard

present tense

discard

future tense

will discard

perfect tense

have discarded

continuous tense

is discarding

singular

discards

positive degree

discard

infinitive

to discard

gerund

discarding

participle

discarded

Origin and Evolution of discard

First Known Use: 1500 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'discard' originated from the Old French word 'descarter' which means to remove or dismiss.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'discard' has evolved to refer to getting rid of something or casting it aside, often due to it being no longer useful or needed.