Explanation at your level:
A discount means you pay less money. If a shirt costs $10 and there is a discount, you might pay only $8. It is a good way to save money when you go shopping!
When you see a discount, it means the price is lower than normal. Stores often use discounts to help people buy things. You can ask, 'Do you have a discount for students?'
A discount is a reduction in price, often expressed as a percentage. It is a common strategy in retail to attract customers. You might receive a discount for bulk purchases or during holiday sales.
The term discount is widely used in commercial contexts to denote a price concession. Beyond retail, it can also refer to the act of disregarding an idea or information, as in 'to discount a rumor.' Understanding the nuance between the financial and figurative meanings is key.
In advanced economic discourse, a discount often relates to the time value of money or the adjustment of future cash flows to present value. Figuratively, to discount something is to dismiss its importance or validity. This dual usage reflects the word's evolution from simple arithmetic to complex socio-economic concepts.
Etymologically, discount encapsulates the tension between 'counting' and 'deducting.' In academic or literary contexts, it implies a critical skepticism—to discount a theory is to perform an intellectual audit. Mastering this word requires navigating its transition from a merchant's tool to a sophisticated instrument of logical analysis and critical appraisal.
30秒でわかる単語
- Discount means a price reduction.
- Can be used as a noun or verb.
- Common in retail and business.
- Pronunciation changes based on usage.
Hey there! Let's talk about the word discount. In Korean, this is 할인. It is basically the best part of shopping, right? When you see a sign that says '20% off,' that is a discount.
Think of it as a little gift from the seller to the buyer. It makes things more affordable and helps stores sell their goods faster. Whether it is a seasonal sale or a student discount, the core meaning is always paying less than the original price tag.
The word discount comes from the Old French word desconter, which literally means 'to count off.' It evolved from the Latin dis- (away) and computare (to count).
Historically, it was used in banking and finance long before it became a retail term. Merchants would 'count off' a portion of a debt if it was paid early. Over the centuries, it moved from the bank ledger to the storefront window, becoming the common term we use today for any price reduction.
You will hear discount used in many ways. You can get a discount, offer a discount, or ask for a discount. It is very common in business and daily shopping.
In formal settings, you might hear 'a discount on the interest rate.' In casual settings, you might just say 'Is there a discount?' It is a neutral word, so it fits perfectly in almost any situation involving money and trade.
While 'discount' isn't always in idioms, we do use related phrases. 1. At a discount: To buy something for less than its value. 2. Discount the possibility: To disregard something as unlikely. 3. Deep discount: A very large price reduction. 4. Student discount: A special price for learners. 5. Group discount: A deal for many people buying together.
The word discount can be a noun (the discount) or a verb (to discount). As a noun, the stress is on the first syllable: DIS-count. As a verb, the stress is often on the second: dis-COUNT.
It is a countable noun, so you can have 'one discount' or 'many discounts.' It rhymes with words like account, amount, and surmount. Always remember to check your stress pattern based on whether you are talking about the price (noun) or the act of ignoring something (verb).
Fun Fact
The word was originally used by bankers to calculate interest deductions.
Pronunciation Guide
Short 'i' sound, followed by 'skownt'.
Clear 'd', 'i', 's', 'k', 'ow', 'n', 't'.
Common Errors
- Mixing up the d/t sounds
- Misplacing the stress
- Pronouncing the 'o' as a long 'o'
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Very easy to read.
Simple to use in sentences.
Common in daily speech.
Very clear.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
上級
Grammar to Know
Noun vs Verb Stress
DIS-count vs dis-COUNT
Countable Nouns
One discount, two discounts
Prepositional usage
Discount on something
Examples by Level
The shirt has a discount.
shirt / has / discount
Noun usage
I like a big discount.
I / like / big / discount
Adjective + Noun
Is there a discount?
is / there / discount
Question form
The price is low.
price / is / low
Synonym context
I save money today.
I / save / money
Result of discount
The store has a sale.
store / has / sale
Related term
It is cheap now.
it / is / cheap
Simple description
I buy it on sale.
I / buy / on / sale
Prepositional phrase
The store offers a 10% discount.
I used a coupon for a discount.
Are there any student discounts?
The discount made it affordable.
We found a discount online.
The price includes a discount.
I love shopping with discounts.
The discount ends tomorrow.
The company is offering a seasonal discount.
I managed to negotiate a small discount.
Bulk orders qualify for a 20% discount.
Don't discount his advice too quickly.
The discount applies to all items.
She was happy to receive a discount.
The store provides a discount for members.
We should ask if they offer a discount.
The manager decided to discount the customer's complaint.
Investors often discount the risks of new startups.
The price was heavily discounted for the holiday.
We cannot simply discount the evidence provided.
The discount rate has changed significantly.
He offered a discount to secure the contract.
Many retailers use discounts to clear inventory.
The market tends to discount bad news quickly.
The analyst chose to discount the outliers in the data set.
We must not discount the possibility of a market correction.
The discount on the bond price reflects current interest rates.
His theory was discounted by the scientific community.
The firm's valuation was discounted due to poor management.
We have to discount the rumors until we have proof.
The discount factor is crucial in financial modeling.
Critics were quick to discount the film's artistic merit.
The historian discounted the primary source as biased propaganda.
The central bank may discount the impact of temporary inflation.
The asset was sold at a deep discount to its book value.
One should never discount the power of persistence.
The discount mechanism is central to the pricing model.
His opinion was discounted by those in power.
The market has already discounted the upcoming tax changes.
We cannot discount the cultural implications of this policy.
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Idioms & Expressions
"at a discount"
At a lower price than usual.
I bought this laptop at a discount.
neutral"discount the possibility"
To decide something is not likely.
We cannot discount the possibility of rain.
formal"take with a grain of salt"
To be skeptical of something (related to 'discounting' truth).
Take his advice with a grain of salt.
casual"buy into"
To accept or believe (opposite of discounting).
I don't buy into that theory.
casual"write off"
To dismiss or consider as a loss (similar to discounting).
Don't write off your chances yet.
casual"give a break"
To offer a discount or leniency.
Can you give me a break on the price?
casualEasily Confused
Both involve saving money.
Rebates are post-purchase; discounts are at-purchase.
I got a discount at the register, but a rebate in the mail.
Both mean lower prices.
Sale is the event; discount is the amount reduced.
The store is having a sale with 20% discounts.
Both provide savings.
Coupon is a voucher; discount is the result.
I used a coupon to get a discount.
Both relate to good deals.
Bargain is the item bought; discount is the reduction.
This shirt was a real bargain at a 50% discount.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + offer + a + discount
The shop offers a discount.
Subject + get + a + discount + on + noun
I got a discount on the book.
There + be + a + discount + for + noun
There is a discount for members.
Subject + discount + noun
He discounted my ideas.
Noun + be + discounted + by + amount
The price was discounted by 10%.
語族
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
関連
How to Use It
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Formality Scale
よくある間違い
Discount as a verb means to dismiss or ignore.
Adjective form is usually discounted.
Discounts happen at purchase; rebates happen after.
Verbs often take stress on the second syllable.
You don't discount a person, you discount their ideas.
Tips
The 'Count' Trick
Remember it as 'counting' the money away from the total.
Retail Talk
Always ask 'Do you offer any discounts?'
Black Friday
The biggest discount day in the US.
Verb vs Noun
Remember the stress shift!
The 'sc' sound
Make sure to say 'sk' not 'sh'.
Don't say 'discounted price' too fast
Enunciate the 'ed'.
Banking Roots
It started in banks, not stores!
Flashcards
Use 'Discount' on one side and 'Price reduction' on the other.
Prepositions
Use 'discount ON' something.
Professionalism
Use 'discount' in business emails to sound professional.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Dis-count: To 'dis' (remove) the 'count' (price).
Visual Association
A price tag with a big red slash through the original price.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Look for a discount tag next time you shop.
語源
Old French / Latin
Original meaning: To count off or deduct.
文化的な背景
None, but asking for a discount in high-end luxury stores can be seen as rude.
Discounts are a huge part of American retail culture, especially during Black Friday.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At a store
- Is this on sale?
- Do you have a discount?
- What is the final price?
At work
- We need to discount this risk.
- Can we offer a discount to this client?
Online shopping
- Enter discount code
- Apply coupon
- Price after discount
Banking
- Discount rate
- Interest discount
- Loan terms
Conversation Starters
"Do you usually look for discounts when shopping?"
"What is the best discount you have ever received?"
"Do you think it is okay to ask for a discount in a small shop?"
"Have you ever had someone discount your opinion?"
"How do discounts influence your buying decisions?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you found a great discount.
Describe a situation where you had to negotiate a price.
Why do stores use discounts to attract customers?
Is it better to save money or buy quality items?
よくある質問
8 問Yes, it can mean to reduce price or to ignore an idea.
DIS-count (noun) or dis-COUNT (verb).
Only in the sense of 'discounting their opinion'.
Surcharge or increase.
Yes, you can have many discounts.
Old French 'desconter'.
It depends on the store; okay in markets, rude in luxury boutiques.
A store that sells goods at lower prices.
自分をテスト
I got a ___ on my new shoes.
Discount refers to a price reduction.
What does a discount do?
A discount is a reduction.
You can use 'discount' as a verb.
Yes, it means to disregard or reduce.
Word
意味
These are opposites.
The store offered a discount.
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Summary
A discount is a simple way to pay less for something you want!
- Discount means a price reduction.
- Can be used as a noun or verb.
- Common in retail and business.
- Pronunciation changes based on usage.
The 'Count' Trick
Remember it as 'counting' the money away from the total.
Retail Talk
Always ask 'Do you offer any discounts?'
Black Friday
The biggest discount day in the US.
Verb vs Noun
Remember the stress shift!
例文
이 옷은 할인 중이에요.
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