discount

/dɪˈskaʊnt/
verb 5noun 5adj 1

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(noun.)

ADJ

big, generous, good, high, huge, large, massive, substantial | low

special

Students can get a special discount at the bookstore if they show their ID card.

staff, trade

Our company gives all staff discounts on products purchased during the year.

cash, volume

Buying in bulk from the supplier gives us a good volume discount on our orders.

VERB + DISCOUNT

allow sb, give (sb), offer (sb)

The store allowed us a discount because we were regular customers.

get, obtain, receive

be entitled to, qualify for

Students who work part-time qualify for a 15% discount on their gym membership.

negotiate

When buying a car, most customers try to negotiate a discount with the dealer.

DISCOUNT + NOUN

card, voucher

I saved money by using a discount voucher at the supermarket checkout yesterday.

scheme, system | price, rate | house, shop, store

PREP

at a ~

I bought this winter coat at a discount during the end-of-season sale.

~ of

The store offered a discount of 15% on all winter coats last week.

~ on

We got a nice discount on our hotel booking because we booked early.

PHRASES

a rate of discount

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