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dis·count
 discount
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| pronunciation: |
dIs
kaUnt
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| definition: |
an amount taken away from the full price.
Tina got a discount on the dress because it was dirty.- similar words:
- rebate, refund
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
dihs
kaUnt
[or]
dIs
kaUnt
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| inflections: |
discounted, discounting, discounts |
| definition: |
to reduce the price on goods or services for sale.
The store owner discounted the bread because it was a day old. |
| derivations: |
discountable (adj.), discounter (n.) |
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