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discard

/ˈdɪskɑːd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑɹd/

Meanings
noun
Anything discarded.

Examples :

"The playground was littered with discard from the children's lunchboxes, including wrappers and apple cores. "
thing item

Related Words

Illustration confidence

confidence noun

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

Self-assurance.

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

Illustration discarded

discarded verb

/dɪsˈkɑːdɪd/ /dɪsˈkɑɹdɪd/

To throw away, to reject.

"After finishing the puzzle, he discarded the empty box. "

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration temporary

temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

Illustration employment

employment noun

/ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/

The work or occupation for which one is used, and often paid

"My father's employment as a carpenter provides for our family. "

Illustration realizing

realizing verb

/ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈriːəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into reality; to bring into real existence

"The objectives of the project were never fully realized."

Illustration importance

importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

Illustration discharge

discharge noun

/ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/

Pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology.

"The doctor examined the infected cut and noticed a thick discharge. "

Illustration calculation

calculation noun

/kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/

The act or process of calculating.

"The calculation of how much flour to buy for the cookies involved adding up the recipe's ingredients. "

Illustration temporarily

temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

Illustration lunchboxes

lunchboxes noun

/ˈlʌntʃbɒksɪz/

A container for transporting meals, especially lunch.

"The children packed their lunchboxes with sandwiches, fruit, and juice boxes for school. "

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "