Words / B1

di-SKUSHUN/dɪˈskʌʃn/

A discussion is a conversation in which people share opinions: a class discussion; under discussion; a discussion about / of the plan. An argument is angrier; a debate is more formal and often two sides. Discuss is the verb — never “discuss about.” Have / hold / open a discussion are exam collocations. Discussion of is common in writing; about is fine in speech.

Meaning

A conversation in which people talk about a subject and share opinions.

Examples

• “We had a long discussion about the plan.”
• “The proposal is still under discussion.”
• “We had a useful discussion of the results.”

Good to know

a discussion about / of. under discussion. Verb: discuss (no about). Angrier: argument. Formal: debate.

Near in meaning

conversation

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