discount
/ˈdɪskaʊnt/
verb
- To reduce the price of something.
- They discount all electronics during the holiday sale.
- The manager decided to discount the old inventory to make room for new items.
- The store discounts damaged goods by half.
- To disregard or treat something as unimportant or unlikely to be true.
- The scientist discounted the old theory after new evidence appeared.
- You should not discount the possibility of rain just because the sky is clear now.
- Many people discount advice from strangers, but sometimes it is valuable.
Synonyms
noun
- An amount taken off the usual price of something.
- Students can receive a discount on museum tickets with their ID.
- I used a coupon to get a discount on my groceries.
- The store offered a 20% discount on all winter coats.
adjective
- Sold at a price lower than usual; reduced in price.
- She found a discount store that sells brand-name clothes for less.
- We bought discount furniture for our first apartment.
- The discount airline offers cheaper tickets but fewer services.