A2 verb #418 پرکاربردترین 2 دقیقه مطالعه

discuss

To talk about something with other people to share ideas.

توضیح در سطح شما:

You use discuss when you talk with friends. For example, you can discuss your favorite food or your school day. It is a good word to use when you want to share your ideas with others.

When you have a problem, you discuss it with your teacher or parents. It means you talk together to find a solution. You can discuss a movie you saw or a game you played.

In English, we discuss topics in class. It is more formal than 'talk about.' You might discuss the environment or a news story. Remember, do not say 'discuss about'—just say 'discuss the topic.'

Using discuss shows you are capable of deeper analysis. It suggests you are weighing pros and cons. It is essential in professional emails and meetings, where you need to sound organized and thoughtful.

At this level, discuss often implies a critical examination of a subject. You might discuss the implications of a policy or the nuances of a literary work. It is a cornerstone of academic and high-level professional discourse.

The usage of discuss at the mastery level often touches on the etymological roots of 'dissecting' an argument. It denotes a comprehensive, multi-faceted exploration of a subject, often involving the synthesis of various viewpoints to reach a sophisticated conclusion or consensus.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • Means to talk about something in detail.
  • Do not use 'about' after the verb.
  • Used in professional and academic settings.
  • Synonym for analyze or debate.

When you discuss something, you aren't just talking at someone; you are engaging in a two-way exchange. It is a purposeful conversation where ideas are shared, questioned, and explored.

Think of it as the difference between 'telling' and 'discussing.' While telling is a one-way street, discussing is a collaborative bridge. Whether you are at a business meeting or chatting with a friend, using this word implies you are giving the topic some serious thought.

The word discuss comes from the Latin word discutere, which literally means 'to shake apart' or 'to strike asunder.' It sounds violent, right? But in Middle English, it evolved to mean 'to examine' or 'to investigate' by breaking a topic down into smaller pieces.

Imagine taking a complex problem and 'shaking it apart' to see what it is made of. That is exactly how discuss moved from a physical action to a mental one over the centuries.

You use discuss when you want to sound more professional than just saying 'talk about.' It is common in academic, professional, and formal social settings.

Common pairings include discuss the issue, discuss the plan, or discuss the details. Remember, we don't say 'discuss about'—that is a very common mistake! Just use the object directly after the verb.

While 'discuss' itself isn't always in idioms, we use phrases like 'open for discussion' (meaning a topic is ready to be talked about) or 'let's discuss it over coffee' (a casual way to suggest a meeting). Another is 'beyond discussion', which means something is so certain or settled that it doesn't need to be talked about anymore.

Discuss is a regular verb. The past tense and past participle are discussed. The present participle is discussing.

Pronunciation-wise, it is stressed on the second syllable: di-SKUSS. It rhymes with words like 'fuss,' 'bus,' and 'plus.' Make sure to keep that second syllable strong!

نکته جالب

It used to mean to break something into pieces!

راهنمای تلفظ

بریتانیایی /dɪˈskʌs/

Clear stress on the second syllable.

آمریکایی /dɪˈskʌs/

Similar to UK, clear 's' sounds.

خطاهای رایج

  • stressing the first syllable
  • adding an extra 'a' sound
  • mumbling the second syllable

هم‌قافیه با

fuss bus plus trust thrust

سطح دشواری

خواندن 1/5

Easy to read

نوشتن 2/5

Requires care with prepositions

صحبت کردن 2/5

Common in daily speech

گوش دادن 1/5

Very common

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

talk say speak

بعداً یاد بگیرید

debate deliberate examine

پیشرفته

discourse analysis synthesis

گرامر لازم

Transitive Verbs

Discuss needs an object.

Preposition Usage

Discuss + with.

Verb Tenses

Discussed / Discussing.

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

We discuss our games.

We talk about our games.

Simple present.

1

Let's discuss the plan.

2

They discuss the homework.

3

We discuss the party.

4

She wants to discuss it.

5

Can we discuss this?

6

They discuss the book.

7

We discuss the rules.

8

I need to discuss this.

1

We discussed the project for hours.

2

The committee will discuss the budget.

3

We need to discuss our future.

4

They are discussing the new law.

5

Let's discuss the pros and cons.

6

He discussed his career goals.

7

She discussed the issue with her boss.

8

We discussed the results.

1

The article discusses the impact of AI.

2

We need to discuss the matter further.

3

They discussed the implications of the decision.

4

The panel discussed the climate crisis.

5

Let's discuss the strategy in detail.

6

She discussed her research findings.

7

We discussed the potential risks.

8

He discussed the historical context.

1

The essay discusses the evolution of language.

2

They discussed the underlying causes of the conflict.

3

The report discusses the economic forecast.

4

We discussed the philosophical arguments at length.

5

The professor discussed the theory in depth.

6

They discussed the nuances of the policy.

7

We discussed the potential for growth.

8

The meeting discussed the restructuring plan.

1

The panel discussed the intricate complexities of the legal system.

2

They discussed the sociopolitical ramifications of the event.

3

The lecture discussed the synthesis of historical data.

4

We discussed the philosophical underpinnings of the work.

5

The group discussed the multifaceted nature of the problem.

6

They discussed the long-term strategic vision.

7

The board discussed the ethical implications.

8

We discussed the subtle shifts in public opinion.

مترادف‌ها

متضادها

ignore neglect overlook

ترکیب‌های رایج

discuss an issue
discuss a plan
discuss details
discuss openly
discuss matters
discuss implications
discuss strategy
discuss options
discuss findings
discuss topics

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"open for discussion"

available to be talked about

The plan is still open for discussion.

neutral

"beyond discussion"

not open to debate

The decision is beyond discussion.

formal

"under discussion"

being talked about currently

The topic is currently under discussion.

formal

"table for discussion"

postpone or bring up for talk

Let's table this for discussion later.

business

"have a discussion"

to talk

We need to have a discussion.

neutral

"round-table discussion"

a group discussion

We held a round-table discussion.

formal

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

discuss در مقابل talk

both mean communication

talk is general; discuss is analytical

We talked for hours vs We discussed the plan.

discuss در مقابل debate

both involve talking

debate implies disagreement

We debated the law.

discuss در مقابل chat

both are verbs for speaking

chat is very informal

We chatted over tea.

discuss در مقابل argue

both involve exchanging views

argue is often heated

They argued about the price.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

Subject + discuss + noun

We discussed the budget.

A2

Subject + discuss + noun + with + person

I discussed it with him.

B1

Subject + discuss + how/what/why

We discussed how to proceed.

B2

Subject + discuss + noun + in detail

We discussed the plan in detail.

C1

Subject + discuss + the implications of + noun

They discussed the implications of the change.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

discussion the act of talking about something

فعل‌ها

discuss to talk about

صفت‌ها

discussable able to be talked about

مرتبط

discourse formal written or spoken communication

نحوه استفاده

frequency

8

مقیاس رسمیت

Formal Neutral Casual

نکات

💡

Memory Palace Trick

Imagine a 'dis-cuss' ball being passed around a table.

💡

When Native Speakers Use It

In meetings and classrooms.

🌍

Cultural Insight

It implies a democratic exchange of ideas.

💡

Grammar Shortcut

No 'about' after discuss!

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Say It Right

Stress the second syllable.

💡

Don't Make This Mistake

Avoid 'discuss about'.

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Did You Know?

It comes from 'shaking apart'.

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Study Smart

Learn it with 'discussion'.

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Formal Tone

Use it in emails.

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Preposition Check

Only use 'with' for people.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Dis-cuss: Dis (Apart) + Cuss (Shake). Shake the topic apart to see the truth.

تداعی تصویری

A group of people sitting around a table with a puzzle, putting pieces together.

شبکه واژگان

conversation debate analysis meeting opinion

چالش

Try to use 'discuss' instead of 'talk about' in one email today.

ریشه کلمه

Latin

معنای اصلی: to shake apart

بافت فرهنگی

None, it is a neutral, professional term.

Used frequently in business and academia to show professionalism.

'Let's discuss' is a common phrase in meeting culture.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

at work

  • discuss the agenda
  • discuss the project
  • discuss the deadline

at school

  • discuss the topic
  • discuss the reading
  • discuss the assignment

in relationships

  • discuss our feelings
  • discuss the future
  • discuss problems

in news

  • discuss the policy
  • discuss the event
  • discuss the outcome

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"What is a topic you like to discuss with friends?"

"Do you prefer to discuss problems or keep them to yourself?"

"What is the most interesting thing you have discussed recently?"

"Is it easy for you to discuss your feelings?"

"Who is the best person to discuss your career with?"

موضوعات نگارش

Write about a time you had to discuss an important decision.

Describe a topic that is difficult for you to discuss.

Why is it important to discuss ideas with others?

How does your style of discussing things change at work vs at home?

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

No, it is grammatically incorrect.

It is more formal than 'talk about'.

Discussion.

Yes, 'discuss something with someone'.

Yes, it ends in -ed.

It can, but it usually means a calm exchange.

di-SKUSS.

When you want to sound professional.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

We need to ___ the plan.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: discuss

Discuss is the correct verb for this context.

multiple choice A2

Which is correct?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Discuss it

Discuss takes a direct object.

true false B1

Is 'discuss' a noun?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

Discuss is a verb; discussion is the noun.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

همه جفت شدند!

Matching synonyms.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Subject + Verb + Object.

fill blank B2

We ___ the matter for hours.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: discussed

Discussed is the correct past form.

multiple choice C1

What does 'beyond discussion' mean?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Settled

It means it is not open for more talk.

true false C1

Can you discuss with someone?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: درست

Yes, discuss something with someone.

sentence order C2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Standard sentence structure.

fill blank C2

The board ___ the proposal.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: discussed

Direct object usage.

امتیاز: /10

محتوای مرتبط

واژه‌های بیشتر Communication

aah

A1

صدایی است که هنگام احساس آرامش، رضایت یا شادی بیان می‌شود. گاهی برای ابراز درد یا غافلگیری هم به کار می‌رود.

accentuate

C1

To make a particular feature of something more noticeable or prominent. It is frequently used to describe how one thing emphasizes the beauty, importance, or intensity of another.

acknowledgment

B2

An acknowledgment is the act of accepting or admitting that something is true, or a formal statement confirming that something has been received. It can also refer to a public expression of thanks for someone's help or contribution.

actually

B1

Actually is used to emphasize that something is a real fact or the truth, often contrasting with what was thought or said. It can also be used to introduce a surprising piece of information or to gently correct someone.

address

A2

یعنی مستقیماً با کسی حرف بزنی یا به یه مشکلی رسیدگی کنی. برای سخنرانی کردن یا نوشتن آدرس روی نامه هم استفاده می‌شه.

addressee

B2

The person or organization to whom a letter, package, or message is addressed. It refers to the intended recipient of a piece of communication.

adlocment

C1

Describes a style of communication or behavior that is formal, directed, and oratorical in nature, specifically pertaining to a public address or a declamatory speech. It is used to characterize language that is intentionally designed to be heard by an audience for the purpose of instruction or inspiration.

adloctude

C1

سبک ارتباطی رسمی و مستقیم که در عین صمیمی و در دسترس بودن، حس اقتدار و حرفه‌ای بودن رو منتقل می‌کنه.

admonish

C1

To firmly warn or reprimand someone for their behavior, or to advise someone earnestly to do or avoid something. It often implies a sense of moral guidance or authoritative concern rather than just anger.

adpassant

C1

To mention or address a secondary topic briefly and incidentally while focused on a primary task or discussion. It describes an action that occurs seamlessly 'in passing' without disrupting the main narrative or workflow.

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