discount - Master This Word
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discount Word Meanings
- a reduction in price
- an amount deducted from a total
- to lower the price of something
discount Example Sentences
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discount Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈdɪskaʊnt/
US
/ˈdɪskaʊnt/
discount Word Etymology
dis- = apart + count = to calculate; from Latin 'discountus' via Old French; imagine a shopper seeing a price tag being lowered, the joy and excitement of saving money.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
Hands reach out, I move the tag nearer and squint at the new number. I shift my weight as I pull up another option, feeling a tiny push between need and want. I adjust my plan, set aside the bigger item and hold the line on the cheaper one, letting the total turn in my favor. The word lands in my brain as a quiet, practical choice I keep returning to.
Real Context
Discount is a reduction in price that can come as a percentage or a fixed amount. It can be a noun, as in 'a discount on the total,' or a verb, as in 'to discount the price.' People encounter discounts in stores, online shops, and loyalty programs, and they are often the deciding factor in whether to buy. Learners should distinguish discount from sale and understand common phrases like 'discount code' or 'bulk discount' to sound natural in marketing or everyday conversation.
Usage Reminders
- 1) Discount can be a noun or a verb.
- 2) A discount lowers price; use 'discounted' for the reduced price.
- 3) Distinguish discount from sale or promotion.
- 4) Common phrases: discount code, bulk discount, student discount.
- 5) Say 'discount on' a product or 'discount for' a group, not always interchangeable.
Common Misconceptions
- A discount is always the lowest price you can get.
- Discount means wholesale price or cost price.
- All discounts require a coupon code to apply.
- Discounts apply automatically to every item.
- A bigger discount is always better than a smaller one.
Thinking Differences
Think of discount as price reduction both as a noun and a verb; you might hear discount codes in marketing but in everyday talk people also say 'reduction' or 'price cut'. Learners often mix up discount with sale or promotion and overgeneralize the need for a code.
Learning Tips
- Practice both noun and verb forms (discount / discount).
- Learn common collocations: discount code, bulk discount, student discount.
- Differentiate discount from sale and from promotion contexts.
- Note how the discount is described: percentage off vs fixed amount off.
- Use phrases like 'discount on the total' or 'discount for members' correctly.
- Listen for tone in marketing vs. everyday shopping.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'discount'?
A.A large amount of money
B.A reduction in price
C.A type of food
D.To increase in value
Step 2: Usage
In which of the following sentences is 'discount' used correctly?
A.He got a discount on his purchase because of the holiday sale.
B.She paid the full price for the item.
C.The discount of the book was interesting.
D.I discount that he will arrive on time.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which of the following is a synonym for 'discount'?
A.Increase
B.Expensive
C.Regular price
D.Markdown
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'discount'?
A.Charge
B.Payment
C.Free
D.Full price
Step 5: Mastery
How would you use 'discount' in a real-life situation?
A.I got a discount on my new phone because it was Black Friday.
B.I discount the importance of saving money.
C.The teacher gave me a discount on my homework grade.
D.Discount is not a relevant term in business.
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