Word Verb
discarding
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /dɪˈskɑɹdɪŋ/ UK /dɪskˈɑːdɪŋ/ dis·card·ing
Definition
v.to throw away something you no longer want or need. You use this when you are getting rid of an object or an idea.
v.to throw away or get rid of something; to reject an idea or theory as being false or no longer useful.
Examples
“She is discarding the old newspapers.”
“The company is discarding its outdated software to make room for a more modern system.”
“By discarding the initial hypothesis, the researchers opened the door to a completely new line of inquiry that eventually led to the breakthrough.”
Real-world usage
“Evie Roberts, a silversmith who teaches jewellery-making at the centre, said people needed to be educated about the dangers of discarding bottles or cigarettes, which could cause fires.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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