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DISCOUNT

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Discount.

How to pronounce discount:

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Discount - as a noun

The act of reducing the selling price of merchandise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deduction13price reduction

Interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bank discountdiscount rate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interest raterate of interest
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A refund of some fraction of the amount paid

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rebate8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
refund10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An amount or percentage deducted

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deduction13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjustment20allowance14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Discount - as a verb

Bar from attention or consideration

Example: "She dismissed his advances"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brush asidedismiss10disregard12ignore7push aside
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reject15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give a reduction in price on

Example: "I never discount these books-they sell like hot cakes"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mark down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Discount - as an adjective

(of a store) specializing in selling goods at reduced prices.

Example: "If you're looking for cheap clothes, there's a discount clothier around the corner."

Example Sentences

"I got a 50% discount on this shirt."
"She received a student discount at the museum."
"The store offers a 20% discount for senior citizens."
"The hotel offers a special discount for frequent guests."
"I used a coupon to get a discount on my groceries."
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Word Game Points

Is DISCOUNT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discount is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISCOUNT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DISCOUNT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discount is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISCOUNT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DISCOUNT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discount is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISCOUNT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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