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dis·con·tin·ue
 discontinue
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- pronunciation:
- dIs
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tIn
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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verb |
| inflections: |
discontinues, discontinuing, discontinued |
| definition: |
to stop or put an end to.
The newspaper has discontinued my favorite comic strip.- synonyms:
- end, halt, stop, terminate
- antonyms:
- continue, maintain
- similar words:
- can, cancel, cease, dissolve, stay, suspend
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| related words: |
break, finish, interrupt, leave off, quit, stop |
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| derivation: |
discontinuer (n.) |
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