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Are on Discount Meaning and Usage
Meaning 1：on sale (are on discount)
are on discount
/ɑːr ɑːn ˈdɪskaʊnt/
phr.
It means that the price of an item is reduced for a limited time, so you can buy it for less money.
on sale
➕
/ɑːn seɪl/
phr.
This phrase describes that an item's price has been temporarily lowered, allowing customers to purchase it for less than the usual cost.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Phrase of 'on' + 'discount', denoting reduced price.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a big 'DISCOUNT' sign you step onto — you are 'on' the discount!
📖 Example
When I visited the bookstore, all the new novels are on discount this week.
When I visited the bookstore, all the new novels were available at a reduced price this week.
🔗 Collocations
are on discount for a limited time – available at a reduced price for a short period
buy items that are on discount – purchase products that are offered at a lower price
products are on discount – goods are being sold with a price reduction
🔄 Synonyms
are on sale (phr.) – offered at a lower price than usual
are reduced in price (phr.) – have their cost lowered temporarily
are marked down (phr.) – have the price decreased, often for clearance
🚫 Antonyms
are at full price (phr.) – sold at the original, undiscounted price
are not discounted (phr.) – priced without any reduction
are priced normally (phr.) – sold at the standard, regular price
🌱 Derivatives
discount (n./v.) – a reduction in price; to reduce the price of something
discounted (adj.) – sold at a lower price than usual
discounter (n.) – a store or business that sells items at reduced prices
📖 Cultural Story
Used in retail to announce short-term price reductions. Originates from the practice of marking down goods in clearance sales. Common in advertising and e-commerce to attract bargain hunters.
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