Basic Details
Word: Discount
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A reduction in the usual price of something.
Synonyms: Deduction, markdown, reduction
Antonyms: Increase, markup
Idioms and Phrases
- Give a discount: To reduce the price of something for a customer. Example: "The store decided to give a discount on winter clothes to attract more shoppers."
- Discount the idea: To think an idea is not valuable or important. Example: "He quickly discounted the idea of going to the beach because of the weather."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The shop offered a twenty percent discount on all shoes during the sale.
Example 2: If you buy more than one item, you can get a discount on your total purchase.
Example 3: The customers were thrilled when they found out the discount for loyal members at the bookstore.
Fun Fact
The word discount comes from the Latin word discomputare, which means to "subtract" or "to take away". It has been used since the 16th century to refer to reductions in prices.
Famous Quote
"The most important thing is to make sure that you get a discount for goods and services that people have not bought for a long time." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "discount" mean?
a) To increase the price
b) A reduction in price
c) A type of product
d) A payment method
Answer: b) A reduction in price
2. Which of these is a synonym of "discount"?
a) Increase
b) Markdown
c) Raise
d) Addition
Answer: b) Markdown
3. Which sentence uses "discount" correctly?
a) The discount on the book made it more affordable.
b) I will discount the cake for dinner.
c) She wants to discount her dog.
d) The discount dances beautifully.
Answer: a) The discount on the book made it more affordable.
4. Which idiom means the same as "discount"?
a) Give a discount
b) Bring a discount
c) Price hike
d) Cut the price
Answer: a) Give a discount
5. What is the opposite of "discount"?
a) Decrease
b) Markup
c) Bargain
d) Trade
Answer: b) Markup
