Cool MateDiscussion
UK /["/dɪˈskʌʃn/"]/US /["/dɪˈskʌʃn/"]/
Definition
a conversation about somebody/something; the process of discussing somebody/something
In simple words: A talk about something with one or more people.
Examples
- We had an interesting discussion about our favorite books in class.
- The discussion around climate change is becoming more urgent.
- There will be a discussion panel at the conference next week.
- I enjoy the discussion after watching a movie with my friends.
- The discussion in the meeting took a different direction after a few minutes.
Usage notes
Use 'discussion' in settings like meetings or classes. It's appropriate in formal and informal contexts but avoid overly casual situations.
Grammar pattern
discussion + of/about + topic
Memory hint
Think of 'discussing' with multiple people -- sounds like 'discuss-shun'.
Collocations
- detailed
- extensive
- full
- have
- hold
- enter into
- take place
- centre/center on
- focus on
- group
- document
- topic
- for discussion
- during a/the discussion
- in a/the discussion
- a basis for discussion
- discussion and debate
- a forum for discussion
- detailed
- extensive
- full
- have
- hold
- enter into
- take place
- centre/center on
- focus on
- group
- document
- topic
- for discussion
- during a/the discussion
- in a/the discussion
- a basis for discussion
- discussion and debate
- a forum for discussion
Synonyms
- talk
- conversation
- dialogue
- debate
- exchange
Antonyms
- silence
- quiet
- disagreement
Common mistakes
- Using 'discussion' as a verb instead of a noun.
- Saying 'discuss about' instead of just 'discuss'.
- Confusing 'discussion' with 'debate.'