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discount

dis·count

discount

 
 
parts of speech:
noun, verb
features:
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: dIs kaUnt
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
inflections: discounts, discounting, discounted
definition: to reduce the price on goods or services for sale.
The store owner discounted the bread because it was a day old.
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derivations: discountable (adj.), discounter (n.)