Discharged

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/

Definitions of discharged

verb to release or allow to leave; to perform a duty or function; to dismiss from a job or position

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor discharged the patient from the hospital.

A2 After completing his sentence, the prisoner was discharged from jail.

B1 The company discharged several employees due to budget cuts.

B2 The soldier was discharged from duty after serving his term.

C1 The judge discharged the jury after reaching a verdict.

C2 The CEO was discharged from his position due to misconduct.

Examples of discharged in a Sentence

formal The patient was discharged from the hospital after a successful surgery.

informal They let him go home from the hospital after the operation.

slang He got kicked out of the hospital once he was feeling better.

figurative The soldier was discharged from duty after serving his country for many years.

Grammatical Forms of discharged

• past tense: discharged
• plural: discharges
• comparative: more discharged
• superlative: most discharged
• present tense: discharge
• future tense: will discharge
• perfect tense: have discharged
• continuous tense: is discharging
• singular: discharge
• positive degree: discharged
• infinitive: to discharge
• gerund: discharging
• participle: discharged

Origin and Evolution of discharged

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'discharged' originated from the Old French word 'descharger' which meant to unload or release.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'discharged' has evolved to also mean to dismiss from a job, release from duty, or to clear someone of a debt or obligation.