waste
waste
weɪst
veist
British pronunciation
/weɪst/

Definition & Meaning of "waste"in English

to waste
01

to use something without care or more than needed

Transitive: to waste a resource
to waste definition and meaning
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She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth.
It 's unfortunate that some people waste electricity by leaving lights on when they're not needed.
02

to use financial or material resources recklessly, extravagantly, or in a manner that lacks prudent management

Transitive: to waste money on sth
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He tends to waste his income on luxury items rather than saving for the future.
Some individuals waste their inheritance on frivolous expenses, leaving little for long-term financial security.
03

to eliminate or kill someone

Transitive: to waste sb
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The gang decided to waste the informant who was cooperating with the police.
In the criminal underworld, it 's not uncommon for rival groups to order a hitman to waste their competition.
04

to dispose of or eliminate something

Transitive: to waste unwanted items
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They decided to waste old furniture by putting it out on the curb for pickup.
The company had to waste excess inventory to make room for new products.
05

to gradually lose physical strength, usually due to illness, malnutrition, or other adverse conditions

Intransitive
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The lack of proper nutrition caused the patient to waste.
After weeks of being bedridden, the athlete could feel himself wasting.
06

to cause extensive destruction; to lay waste to an area, structure, or resource

Transitive: to waste a structure or area
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The hurricane swept through the coastal town, wasting everything in its path.
The invading army aimed to waste the enemy's infrastructure, leaving nothing intact.
07

to cause something to shrink or become weaker gradually

Transitive: to waste sb
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The long illness gradually wasted him, leaving him too weak to get out of bed.
Over the months, the harsh conditions of the prison camp wasted the prisoners.
Waste
01

materials that have no use and are unwanted

waste definition and meaning
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Recycling helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by reusing materials such as paper, glass, and plastic.
Hazardous waste, such as chemicals and electronic waste, requires special handling and disposal methods to prevent harm to human health and the environment.
02

an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

waste definition and meaning
03

useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly

04

the act of putting something such a resource to wrong or careless use

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It 's a waste of talent not pursuing a career in music with her incredible voice.
Let 's ditch the paper and embrace the digital age! Printing out all those documents is such a waste.
05

(law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect

01

situated in a barren, desolate, or remote area, often characterized by its isolation and lack of resources

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The explorers set up camp in the waste lands, far from any sign of civilization.
The old castle stood alone in the waste countryside, surrounded by barren fields.
02

discarded or no longer needed after a process is completed

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The factory produced waste materials that could not be recycled.
After the meal, the restaurant collected all the waste food for disposal.
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