Kilo Lingo

/dɪˈskʌs/

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Translation

To talk about something with other people so that everyone can say what they think.

Word origin

From Latin discutere, meaning to shake apart, and later to examine a thing closely.

Origin
Latin
Root
discutere

Grammar

Verb typeregular (discuss, discusses, discussed)

Examples

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"Discuss" is followed straight by the thing, with no "about".

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"Discussed" is the past form.

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The verb suggests a calm exchange of views.

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This word is part of lesson 21.