Discard
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verb
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noun
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(As a verb)
Discard ( verb )
- To reject as useless, unnecessary, or unwanted.
- To get rid of (something no longer needed or wanted).
- To stop using or considering (something or someone).
Origin:
From old french descarder, meaning to throw down, reject, or dismiss.
Examples:
- She discarded the old computer after buying a new one.
- The company decided to discard their previous marketing strategy.
- He discarded his outdated beliefs after learning new information.
- The player discarded the card that he didn't need.
- The judge discarded the evidence as inadmissible.
(As a noun)
Discard ( noun )
- To reject as useless, unnecessary, or unwanted.
- To get rid of (something no longer needed or wanted).
- To stop using or considering (something or someone).
Origin:
From old french descarder, meaning to throw down, reject, or dismiss.
Examples:
- She discarded the old computer after buying a new one.
- The company decided to discard their previous marketing strategy.
- He discarded his outdated beliefs after learning new information.
- The player discarded the card that he didn't need.
- The judge discarded the evidence as inadmissible.