Pronunciation: /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/

Definitions of discarded

verb to get rid of or throw away

Example Sentences

A1 I discarded my old clothes and bought new ones.

A2 She discarded the broken toy and got a new one.

B1 The company discarded the outdated technology in favor of newer models.

B2 After finishing the book, he discarded it on the shelf with the other completed novels.

C1 The artist discarded several drafts before settling on the final design for the painting.

C2 The scientist discarded the flawed data and started the experiment over from scratch.

adjective no longer wanted or needed

Example Sentences

A1 The discarded toy was found in the trash.

A2 She picked up the discarded book from the sidewalk.

B1 The discarded furniture was left on the curb for pickup.

B2 The discarded electronics were taken to a recycling center.

C1 The discarded artwork was salvaged and restored by a collector.

C2 The discarded manuscript turned out to be a lost masterpiece.

Examples of discarded in a Sentence

formal The discarded documents were found in the trash bin.

informal I saw the discarded clothes on the side of the road.

slang She just discarded her old phone for the latest model.

figurative He discarded his old habits and embraced a healthier lifestyle.

Grammatical Forms of discarded

past tense

discarded

plural

discards

comparative

more discarded

superlative

most discarded

present tense

discard

future tense

will discard

perfect tense

have discarded

continuous tense

is discarding

singular

discarded

positive degree

discarded

infinitive

discard

gerund

discarding

participle

discarded

Origin and Evolution of discarded

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'discarded' originated from the Latin word 'discārdāre', which means to throw away or get rid of.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'discarded' has retained its meaning of getting rid of something unwanted or no longer needed. The usage of the word has become more common in modern English to describe the act of disposing of something.