Discarding Meaning in English

word · lemma: discard

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التعريف

Throwing something away because it is not needed or wanted. It can also mean deciding not to use an idea, option, or object.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with objects, cards, or ideas. Phrases: 'discarding old clothes', 'discarding an idea'. Not as strong as 'throw away'—can sound more neutral or deliberate.

• Spanish: descartar - desechar
• Portuguese (BR): descartar - jogar fora
• Portuguese (PT): descartar - deitar fora
• Chinese (Simplified): 丢弃 - 抛弃
• Chinese (Traditional): 丟棄 - 拋棄
• Hindi: फेंकना - त्यागना
• Arabic: التخلص من - رمي
• Bengali: ফেলে দেওয়া - বাদ দেওয়া
• Russian: выбрасывание - отказ (от идеи)
• Japanese: 捨てること - 廃棄
• Vietnamese: loại bỏ - vứt bỏ
• Korean: 버리기 - 폐기
• Turkish: atma - elden çıkarma
• Urdu: پھینک دینا - ترک کرنا
• Indonesian: vứt bỏ - loại bỏ

جمل نموذجية

She is discarding old magazines from the shelf.

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After reading the letter, he was discarding it.

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We are discarding broken toys during cleaning day.

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If you’re discarding clothes, let me know—I might want some.

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He regretted discarding that idea after hearing the new plan.

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The app saves you from discarding important files by mistake.

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