Definitions
01price reduction
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. an amount of money taken off the usual cost of something.
n. a reduction in the gross amount or list price of an item or service.
“Students can get a ten percent discount on books at this shop.”
“The retailer offered a substantial discount to customers who were willing to purchase the floor models rather than waiting for new stock.”
Synonyms
02to dismiss an idea
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to decide that something is not true or not important.
v. to disregard or minimize the significance of information, a theory, or a claim.
“You shouldn't discount the possibility of rain just because the sun is out now.”
“The board was quick to discount the consultant's warnings, a decision they would later regret when the market shifted as predicted.”
03to reduce a price
B1 · Intermediate
v. to lower the price of something you are selling.
v. to offer an item for sale at a lower price than its standard retail value.
“The shop usually discounts its winter coats in February.”
“The airline began to heavily discount its long-haul fares in an attempt to recover market share from its low-cost competitors.”
Antonyms
04selling at lower prices
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describing a shop or product that is cheaper than others.
adj. specializing in or relating to the sale of goods at prices below those standardly charged.
“We buy our groceries at a discount supermarket to save money.”
“The rise of discount retailers has fundamentally altered the landscape of the high street, forcing traditional department stores to reconsider their pricing strategies.”
05financial deduction
C2 · Proficiency Law Technical · Formal
v. to take away an amount of interest when lending money.
v. to lend money upon a bill or note, deducting the interest or allowance in advance.
“The bank will discount the bill and give you the cash today.”
“The central bank agreed to discount the commercial paper at a preferential rate to ensure liquidity within the regional financial system.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and typically used in banking or legal contracts.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “discount” in context.
Verb
01. discount applies
“Please note that the discount applies only to full-priced items.”
noun + verb
02. discount expires
“Hurry and use your coupon before the discount expires at midnight.”
noun + verb
03. negotiate discount
“We managed to negotiate a discount for buying the items in bulk.”
verb + noun
04. offer discount
“Many restaurants offer a discount to students and senior citizens.”
verb + noun
05. receive discount
“You will receive a discount if you book your flight three months in advance.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. generous discount
“The store is offering a generous discount of 50% on all winter coats.”
adj + noun
07. steep discount
“Retailers often use steep discounts to clear out old inventory.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. discount rate
“The central bank decided to keep the discount rate unchanged this month.”
noun + noun
09. employee discount
“She used her employee discount to buy the laptop at a much lower price.”
noun + noun
10. at a discounted price
“The refurbished models are available at a discounted price.”
11. eligible for a discount
“Customers who spend over $100 are eligible for a discount on their next visit.”
12. subject to a discount
“The final invoice is subject to a discount if paid within ten days.”
Real-World Examples
“Amazon announced Wednesday that it will provide grocery discounts, as much as 20 percent, for its U.S. workers when they shop at company-owned retail outlets.” “Russia's flagship Urals crude is trading at a discount of about $2-$3 per barrel to Brent for July and August deliveries to India and China, as weaker demand from Asian refiners weighs on prices, Reuters reported Tuesday.” “Mr Parker said consumers should remember that the same rules apply to discounts and deals whether they are on TV, a billboard or in an email.” “The government had consulted on the proposal to extend the 33% discount as part of sentencing reforms.” Etymology
Alteration of French descompte, décompte, from Old French disconter, desconter (“reckon off, account back, discount”), from Medieval Latin discomputō (“to deduct, discount”), from Latin dis- (“away”) + computō (“to reckon, count”). By surface analysis, dis- + count.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
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- Common
- Level
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