Discard
Pronunciation: /dɪˈskɑːrd/
Discard (verb)
- To get rid of something you no longer want or need.
- To decide not to use or consider an idea or plan.
Examples
- She decided to discard the old magazines.
- They discard broken toys every spring.
Common collocations: discard waste, discard clothing, discard old papers, discard a theory, discard an option
Discard (noun)
- An object that is thrown away because it is not needed.
Examples
- The discard was left by the curb.
- She sorted through the discards for recycling.