Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discard
verb
/dɪsˈkɑrd/
Definition
to get rid of something that is no longer wanted or useful.
Examples
- After reviewing the old documents, she decided to discard the ones that were outdated.
- He would often discard plastic bottles in the recycling bin.
- It’s important to discard any food that has gone bad.
Meaning
The act of abandoning or rejecting something from use or consideration.
Synonyms
- dispose
- eliminate
- abandon
- reject
- throw away
