A1verb2K

Discuss

UK /["/dɪˈskʌs/","/dɪˈskʌsɪz/","/dɪˈskʌst/","/dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/"]/US /["/dɪˈskʌs/","/dɪˈskʌsɪz/","/dɪˈskʌst/","/dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/"]/

Definition

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

In simple words: To talk about something with others.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • debate
  • converse
  • talk about
  • review
  • deliberate

Antonyms

  • ignore
  • neglect
  • overlook

Common mistakes

  • 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.