discard - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

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to get rid of something that is no longer neededto get rid of something that is no longer needed

Examples

Synonyms

toss chuck out dispose cast out throw away toss away throw out put away cast aside toss out fling cast away

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Third Person

discards

Present Participle

discarding

Past Tense

discarded

Past Participle

discarded

1

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

transitive

She recently discarded old clothes from her wardrobe to make space for new ones.
The chef instructed the kitchen staff to discard vegetables that were past their freshness.
After completing the project, it was time to discard the unused materials.
The office manager requested employees to discard outdated documents for shredding.

Synonyms:

toss chuck out dispose cast out throw away toss away throw out put away cast aside toss out fling cast away