A1verb 2K

Discuss

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪˈskʌs/","/dɪˈskʌsɪz/","/dɪˈskʌst/","/dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪˈskʌs/","/dɪˈskʌsɪz/","/dɪˈskʌst/","/dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Discuss

to talk about something with somebody, especially in order to decide something

In simple words: To talk about something with others.

Discuss in a sentence

• Let's discuss the details of the project in the meeting.
• Can we discuss our plans for the weekend?
• The teacher asked us to discuss our opinions on the topic.
• It's important to discuss our feelings openly.
• They will discuss the new policies at the upcoming conference.

How to use Discuss

Used in both spoken and written contexts. Appropriate for academic, business, and casual conversations. Avoid in very casual contexts where simpler terms like 'talk about' might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

discuss + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'this cuss' — imagine friends debating in a friendly way.

Related words

Collocations with Discuss

• exhaustively
• fully
• in detail
• convene (something) to
• meet to
• want to
• with
• as discussed
• a forum to discuss something
• have something to discuss
• exhaustively
• fully
• in detail
• convene (something) to
• meet to
• want to
• with
• as discussed
• a forum to discuss something
• have something to discuss

Synonyms for Discuss

• debate
• converse
• talk about
• review
• deliberate

Opposites of Discuss

• ignore
• neglect
• overlook

Common mistakes with Discuss

• Using 'discuss' without an object, e.g., saying 'We will discuss' instead of 'We will discuss the topic'.
• Confusing with 'disclosure' which is related to revealing information, not talking about it.
• Misusing in passive voice, e.g., 'The topic was discussed by us' is awkward; prefer active voice.

Frequently asked questions about Discuss

What does Discuss mean?

To talk about something with others.

What is the definition of Discuss?

to talk about something with somebody, especially in order to decide something

How do you use Discuss in a sentence?

Let's discuss the details of the project in the meeting.

Can you give another example of Discuss?

Can we discuss our plans for the weekend?

What are synonyms for Discuss?

Common alternatives include debate, converse, talk about, review, deliberate.

What is the opposite of Discuss?

Opposite meanings include ignore, neglect, overlook.

What words go with Discuss?

It commonly pairs with exhaustively, fully, in detail, convene (something) to, meet to, want to, with, as discussed, a forum to discuss something, have something to discuss, exhaustively, fully, in detail, convene (something) to, meet to, want to, with, as discussed, a forum to discuss something, have something to discuss.

What are common mistakes when using Discuss?

Using 'discuss' without an object, e.g., saying 'We will discuss' instead of 'We will discuss the topic'. Confusing with 'disclosure' which is related to revealing information, not talking about it. Misusing in passive voice, e.g., 'The topic was discussed by us' is awkward; prefer active voice.

How do you pronounce Discuss?

US: /["/dɪˈskʌs/","/dɪˈskʌsɪz/","/dɪˈskʌst/","/dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈskʌs/","/dɪˈskʌsɪz/","/dɪˈskʌst/","/dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Discuss?

Used in both spoken and written contexts. Appropriate for academic, business, and casual conversations. Avoid in very casual contexts where simpler terms like 'talk about' might be preferred.

What CEFR level is Discuss?

"Discuss" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.