verb

discard

dihs-KAHD

verb

To throw away or get rid of something no longer wanted.

"She discarded the broken umbrella on the way home."

"Old drafts of the report were discarded once the final version was approved."

(card games) To throw out a card from one's hand.

"He discarded the queen of hearts on his turn."

noun

Something, or a playing card, that has been thrown away or rejected.

"The discard pile grew quickly during the game."

How to Use Discard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo get rid of something you don't need anymore, whether it's an object, an idea, or a playing card.

Common pairings

discard pile discard an idea simply discard

discarded past tense, discards plural, discards singular

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She _____ the broken umbrella on the way home.

From dis- + card.