B1noun 1K

Discount

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdɪskaʊnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdɪskaʊnt/"]/

Meaning of Discount

an amount of money that is taken off the usual cost of something

In simple words: A reduction in the price of something.

Discount in a sentence

• I received a 20% discount on my new shoes.
• The store is offering a discount this weekend for all customers.
• You can save a lot of money during the discount season.
• They decided to discount the prices to attract more customers.
• Don't forget to use the discount code at checkout!

How to use Discount

Use 'discount' when talking about sales, promotions, or lower prices. It's appropriate in stores, online shopping, or when discussing offers. Avoid in formal writing unless referencing specific financial topics.

Grammar pattern

discount + object

Memory hint

Think of 'dis' as 'this' in a discount, where you save on 'this' item.

Related words

Collocations with Discount

• big
• deep
• generous
• allow somebody
• give (somebody)
• offer (somebody)
• card
• coupon
• voucher
• at a discount
• discount of
• discount on
• a rate of discount

Synonyms for Discount

• reduction

Opposites of Discount

• surcharge
• markup

Common mistakes with Discount

• Confused with 'price cut' – remember 'discount' is a specific term
• Using the wrong preposition – it's 'discount on' or 'discount for'
• Mispronouncing – remember the first syllable is 'dis', not 'diss'

Frequently asked questions about Discount

What does Discount mean?

A reduction in the price of something.

What is the definition of Discount?

an amount of money that is taken off the usual cost of something

How do you use Discount in a sentence?

I received a 20% discount on my new shoes.

Can you give another example of Discount?

The store is offering a discount this weekend for all customers.

What are synonyms for Discount?

Common alternatives include reduction.

What is the opposite of Discount?

Opposite meanings include surcharge, markup.

What words go with Discount?

It commonly pairs with big, deep, generous, allow somebody, give (somebody), offer (somebody), card, coupon, voucher, at a discount, discount of, discount on, a rate of discount.

What are common mistakes when using Discount?

Confused with 'price cut' – remember 'discount' is a specific term Using the wrong preposition – it's 'discount on' or 'discount for' Mispronouncing – remember the first syllable is 'dis', not 'diss'

How do you pronounce Discount?

US: /["/ˈdɪskaʊnt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdɪskaʊnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Discount?

Use 'discount' when talking about sales, promotions, or lower prices. It's appropriate in stores, online shopping, or when discussing offers. Avoid in formal writing unless referencing specific financial topics.

What CEFR level is Discount?

"Discount" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.