Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To throw away or get rid of something because it is no longer useful or wanted.
Discard
/dɪsˈkɑːd/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Well, cheer up—we're a set, you and I. Two discards.
I discarded a tile.
Remember: it's not about what to discard, it's what to keep.
Etymology:
Originates from the late 16th century, derived from the Old French des (expressing reversal) + carder (to card, from Latin cardere), suggesting the reversed action of carding or sorting.
Usage Statistics:
15 mentions per 1 million words 
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