Can
Can verb - To let go from office, service, or employment.
Discontinue and can are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discontinue" instead a verb "Can".
Discontinue
Discontinue verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.
Usage example: the editors were told to discontinue the printing of rumors in the student paper immediately
Can and discontinue are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Can" instead a verb "Discontinue". slang substitute
Both words in one sentence
- To a lesser degree you can discontinue PARTS of a movie.
- You can discontinue a sequel of the adaptation but not the actual adaptation.
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