Meaning of the word discarded in English

What does discarded mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

discarded

US /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
UK /dɪˈskɑːdɪd/

Adjective

thrown away or rejected

Example:
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The beach was littered with discarded plastic bottles.
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He picked up a discarded newspaper from the bench.

Past Participle

past participle of discard

Example:
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Old clothes were discarded to make room for new ones.
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The idea was quickly discarded after further review.