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verb
To discard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
To abandon or maroon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: nautical, transport
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
To eliminate by means of a cast operation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences
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verb
throw or cast away
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: discard, fling, toss, toss out, toss away, chuck out, cast aside, dispose, throw out, cast out, throw away, put away
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: get rid of, remove
Narrower terms: unlearn, deep-six, give it the deep six, jettison, trash, junk, scrap, waste, dump, retire, abandon, sell out, sell up, liquidize, de-access, close out
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Across languages
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