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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
dihs
kaUnt
[or]
dIs
kaUnt
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| inflections: |
discounts, discounting, discounted |
| definition 1: |
When a store discounts something, it takes some amount off the price of it.
The store manager discounted the cookies because some of them were broken. |
| definition 2: |
When you hear something, and you discount it, you pay little attention to it. You ignore it or don't take it seriously.
I think your friend is giving you a serious warning and you should not discount it.- synonyms:
- ignore
- antonyms:
- believe
- similar words:
- dismiss, neglect
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
dIs
kaUnt
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| definition: |
A discount is an amount taken away from the full price of something.
There was a large discount on soup at the store, so Emma's mom bought ten cans. |
| derivations: |
discountable (adj.), discounter (n.) |
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