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discuss

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌs/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌs/

transitive verb
Definition

To talk about something with one or more people, sharing ideas and opinions.


Example

We need to discuss our plans for the weekend.


Tense Forms

Past: discussed

Past Participle: discussed


Conversation
Sloth A
Hey, do you want to discuss our plans for the weekend?
Sloth B
Sure! I think we should go hiking if the weather is nice.
Sloth A
That sounds great! We can discuss the details over coffee later.
Sloth B
Absolutely, I’ll bring some ideas for trails we can try.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
debate
review
examine
Antonyms
ignore
dismiss
overlook
Root Explanation

Discuss → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "quatere" (meaning to shake). The word describes the act of shaking ideas apart to examine them in conversation.

Memory Tip

Think of ideas being 'shaken apart' ('dis-' means apart and 'quatere' means to shake) to explore them in a conversation.

Visually Confused Words
rediscuss
prediscuss
dytiscus
dipsacus
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