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- [verb dis-kount, dis-kount; noun, adjective dis-kount]
- /verb ˈdɪs kaʊnt, dɪsˈkaʊnt; noun, adjective ˈdɪs kaʊnt/
- /ˈdɪskaʊnt/
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- [verb dis-kount, dis-kount; noun, adjective dis-kount]
- /verb ˈdɪs kaʊnt, dɪsˈkaʊnt; noun, adjective ˈdɪs kaʊnt/
Definitions of discount word
- verb with object discount to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.): All bills that are paid promptly will be discounted at two percent. 1
- verb with object discount to offer for sale or sell at a reduced price: The store discounted all clothing for the sale. 1
- verb with object discount to advance or lend money with deduction of interest on (commercial paper not immediately payable). 1
- verb with object discount to purchase or sell (a bill or note) before maturity at a reduction based on the interest for the time it still has to run. 1
- verb with object discount to leave out of account; disregard: Even if we discount the irrelevant material, the thesis remains mediocre. 1
- verb with object discount to allow for exaggeration in (a statement, opinion, etc.): Knowing his political bias they discounted most of his story. 1
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Origin of discount
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; dis-1 + count1, modeled on French décompter, Old French desconter < Medieval Latin discomputāre
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Parts of speech for Discount
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discount popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
discount usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discount
verb discount
- modify — to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract.
- diminish — to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
- deduct — When you deduct an amount from a total, you subtract it from the total.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
- remove — to move from a place or position; take away or off: to remove the napkins from the table.
noun discount
- reduction — the act of reducing or the state of being reduced.
- markdown — a reduction in price, usually to encourage buying.
- cut rate — a price, fare, or rate below the standard charge.
- concession — If you make a concession to someone, you agree to let them do or have something, especially in order to end an argument or conflict.
- deduction — A deduction is a conclusion that you have reached about something because of other things that you know to be true.
adjective discount
- cut-price — Cut-price goods or services are cheaper than usual.
Antonyms for discount
verb discount
- grow — to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- mark up — a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.
- raise — to move to a higher position; lift up; elevate: to raise one's hand; sleepy birds raising their heads and looking about.
- attend — If you attend a meeting or other event, you are present at it.
noun discount
- addition — An addition to something is a thing which is added to it.
- mark-up — a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.
- premium — a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement, as to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.
- rise — to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling posture; assume an upright position: She rose and walked over to greet me. With great effort he rose to his knees.
- count — A Count is a European nobleman with the same rank as an English earl.
Top questions with discount
- what is the discount rate?
- what time does discount tire close?
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