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discard - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'discard' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Discard [ n.]
- The act of discarding; also, the card or cards discarded.
2 . Discard [ v. i.]
- To make a discard.
3 . Discard [ v. t.]
- To throw out of one's hand, as superfluous cards; to lay aside (a card or cards).
- To cast off as useless or as no longer of service; to dismiss from employment, confidence, or favor; to discharge; to turn away.
- To put or thrust away; to reject.

Meaning of 'discard' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . discard [ v]
Meaning (1):
- throw or cast away
Example in sentence:
  • Put away your worries