DISCOUNT Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

discount 1 of 3

noun

ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt

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as in reduction

something that is or may be subtracted a discount of 20% from the original price

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discount

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verb

ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt

as in to ignore

to dismiss as of little importance even while acknowledging the primacy of the director, we should not discount the contributions of all the others who worked on the film

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as in to dismiss

to express scornfully one's low opinion of shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts

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discount

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adjective

as in cheap

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Noun

Most Labor Day mattress and bedding sales start in the second week of August as end-of-summer sales, with discounts deepening as the calendar approaches the holiday. —

Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Aug. 2024 The best sales going on now feature some pretty steep discounts. —

Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024

Verb

Ahead of end-of-summer travel plans, Walmart discounted the Gonex Canvas Expandable Duffel Bag up to 40 percent off in three sizes: the 50L 24-inch, the 60L 26-inch, and the 60L 27-inch which features a separate shoe compartment. —

Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024 The webstore editions each sold for $5, while the widely available offerings were discounted to $4.99 in Apple’s iTunes Store. —

Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2024

Adjective

Select facial cleansers, serums, and moisturizers are marked 30 percent off, including this $8 (post-discount) gem. —

Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Apr. 2021 Black Friday isn't the only discount day worth counting down to. —

Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 7 Jan. 2020 See all Example Sentences for discount

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Last Updated: 3 Sep 2024 - Updated example sentences

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