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discount

[dis-kount, dis-kount, dis-kount] / ˈdɪs kaʊnt, dɪsˈkaʊnt, ˈdɪs kaʊnt /
NOUN
reduction in cost
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allowance concession decrease deduction exemption premium rebate
STRONG
abatement commission cut depreciation diminution drawback modification percentage qualification remission rollback salvage subtraction tare
WEAK
cut rate markdown something off
Antonyms
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addition increase
WEAK
markup premium rise
VERB
lower, reduce cost
Synonyms
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deduct diminish knock off mark down modify
STRONG
abate allow depreciate rebate redeem remove subtract undersell
WEAK
hold a sale make allowance for sell at discount strike off take away take off
Antonyms
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grow increase
WEAK
mark up raise
VERB
ignore; treat as insignificant
Synonyms
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disregard doubt forget minimize neglect omit overlook reject
STRONG
belittle depreciate derogate disbelieve discredit dispraise fail mistrust overpass question scout slight
WEAK
blink at brush off detract from pass over scoff at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
attend regard remember respect
STRONG
believe commend compliment praise trust
WEAK
increase mark up pay attention raise recognize

Example Sentences

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And yet, the price-to-net asset value ratios of listed BDCs have slumped recently, with most listed BDCs now trading at a discount to their NAV.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The chemically equivalent generic costs $160 per dose — a steep discount from the brand-name version at $3,000 a dose.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Should I buy the family home from my mom at a 40% discount?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

They trade like closed-end funds on the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq at a premium or discount from net asset values based on investor demand.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I think 10 percent, and if you add in the 10 percent employee discount, we’d be down to $5.60.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich