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close out vs discard

discard vs close out

close out is not a noun while discard is a noun.

close out and discard both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close out No No Yes No
discard Yes No Yes No
As verbs, discard is a hypernym of close out; that is, discard is a word with a broader meaning than close out:
  • close out: terminate by selling off or disposing of
  • discard: throw or cast away
close out (noun) discard (noun)
getting rid of something that is regarded as useless or undesirable
(cards) the act of throwing out a useless card or of failing to follow suit
anything that is cast aside or discarded
close out (verb) discard (verb)
to finish off throw or cast away
terminate by selling off or disposing of
make impossible, especially beforehand
Difference between close out and discard

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