Synonyms for

Discard

Verb / dɪˈskɑ:rd / Another word for discard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to get rid of something that is no longer useful or wanted

Synonyms & similar words

castout throwaway tossout chuckout toss throwingaway castaside dispose throwout castaway fling tossaway putaway jettison ditch dump shed abandon relinquish reject scrub eliminate remove expel eject dismiss oust evict

Synonyms by register

Formal

dispose of reject eliminate annul

Informal

toss chuck ditch scrap

Literary

cast aside relegate banish

Antonyms

keep save retain cherish preserve collect hoard

Common collocations

  • discarded items
  • discarded clothes
  • discarded paper
  • discarded evidence
  • discarded plans
  • discarded ideas
  • discarded the idea

Word family

noun discard
verb discard

Usage note

While 'discard' can be used for physical objects, it is also commonly used for abstract things like ideas or plans. Avoid using it in contexts where 'dispose of' might sound too clinical or formal.

Example sentences

  1. I will discard this broken toy.
  2. She decided to discard her old clothes.
  3. The restaurant had to discard the spoiled food.
  4. He was forced to discard his original plan.
  5. The teacher asked the students to discard their chewing gum.

Quotes

  • The things you discard have a way of coming back to you.
  • We often discard the good we could do for the sake of the perfect we can't achieve.
  • Don't discard your dreams, just keep them close to your heart.

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