Synonyms for

Discounts

Verb / dɪˈskaʊnts / / ˈdɪˌskaʊnts / Another word for discounts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Discounts are reductions in the price of something.

Synonyms & similar words

discountrate deduction brushoff dismiss pushaside disregard bankdiscount brushaside ignore discount pricereduction rebate reductions deals savings markdowns rebates allowances cuts deductions bargains sales clearances specials off promotions offers giveaways incentives

Synonyms by register

Formal

reductions deductions abatements concessions

Informal

breaks deals bargains sales

Literary

lessenings diminutions

Antonyms

premiums advances increases markups additions enhancements

Common collocations

  • offer discounts
  • price discounts
  • seasonal discounts
  • early bird discounts
  • significant discounts
  • special discounts
  • discount code
  • discount rate

Word family

noun discount
verb discount
adjective discounted

Usage note

The word 'discounts' is most commonly used as a noun referring to a reduction in price. As a verb, it means to disregard or treat as unimportant.

Example sentences

  1. I love to get discounts when I go shopping.
  2. My mom got a discount on her new dress.
  3. The store had a sale with big discounts on all items.
  4. I saved money because of the discount.
  5. The discount made the price more affordable.

Quotes

  • A penny saved is a penny earned, but a penny saved today on a discounted item is only half a penny earned tomorrow.
  • The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive. But you can find great discounts in between.
  • The discounts are the bait to lure you into the store, but the real catch is making you buy more than you need.

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