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Let's discuss the chapter before the quiz.
What does Discuss mean?
Discuss means talk about something together.
Dictionary definition
To talk about a topic with others in order to share ideas or solve problems.
Example sentences
Discuss in a sentence
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They discussed two plans and picked the safer one.
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Groups discuss better when everyone listens respectfully.
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What does discuss mean?
Discuss means talk about something together.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to discuss?
The choice "talk over" is closest in meaning because discuss means talk about something together.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for discuss?
The choice "ignore" is a strong contrast because discuss means talk about something together.
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WordDiscuss.
Partverb.
MeaningDiscuss means talk about something together.
ExampleExample: Let's discuss the chapter before the quiz.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · skuss
- Strongest beat
- skuss
- Ending
- skuss
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on skuss.
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Synonyms
Words like Discuss
talk overUse when people exchange ideas together.
debateUse when discussing different views carefully.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ignoreUse when avoiding conversation about a topic.
suppressUse when preventing discussion.
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Word family
Discuss word family
Base word
discuss
noun
discussion
A shared talk about a topic.
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Hint for students
Discuss means to talk about something carefully, often by sharing ideas.
Common mix-up
Discuss is not the same as argue. A discussion can include different ideas without fighting.
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Write one sentence that shows discuss without using the word discuss. Model sentence: The group shared ideas about why the character changed. Clue words: group, shared ideas, why the character changed Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show people talking about a topic thoughtfully?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'Let’s discuss the ending of the story with our group.' Why does discuss fit better than ignore?
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