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In some senses, discount is marked as figuratively, rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.
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