discard

[ verb dih-skahrd; noun dis-kahrd ]

verb (used with object)

1. to cast aside or dispose of; get rid of:

   to discard an old hat.

   Antonyms: retain, preserve, keep, hold

2. Cards.
   1. to throw out (a card or cards) from one's hand.
   2. to play (a card, not a trump, of a different suit from that of the card led).

verb (used without object)

1. Cards. to discard a card or cards.

noun

1. the act of discarding.
2. a person or thing that is cast out or rejected.
3. Cards. a card or cards discarded.

discard

verb

1. tr to get rid of as useless or undesirable
2. cards to throw out (a card or cards) from one's hand
3. cards to play (a card not of the suit led nor a trump) when unable to follow suit

noun

1. a person or thing that has been cast aside
2. cards a discarded card
3. the act of discarding

Derived Forms

• disˈcarder, noun

Other Words From

• dis·card·a·ble adjective
• dis·card·er noun
• un·dis·card·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of discard¹

First recorded in 1580–90; dis- ¹ + card ¹

Example Sentences

“There are a lot more questions than answers at this point. So there are a lot of interesting hypotheses for why the more recent cases have been mild, there’s not enough evidence to simply discard more than two decades worth of evidence about this virus that tells us that it could be quite deadly,” said Nuzzo.

From Los Angeles Times

Unified did not disclose details of the amended policy or which of the previous admissions requirements it would retain and discard.

From Los Angeles Times

“Parents are advised that the misprinted, incorrect website is not appropriate for children. Consumers who already have the product are advised to discard the product packaging or obscure the link and may contact Mattel Customer Service for further information,” said the manufacturer.

From Los Angeles Times

The latter not only oppose democracy but have already put in place voter suppression and bypass laws, along with Trumpian election officials who have vowed to discard the votes that don’t go their way.

From Salon

Before consuming, inspect all food for any signs of spoilage, and discard any canned goods that appear swollen, dented or corroded.

From Salon

Related Words

• abandon
• cancel
• dispense with
• dispose of
• ditch
• dump
• eliminate
• give up
• jettison
• reject
• remove
• renounce
• repeal
• scrap
• shed