waste

/wˈe‍ɪst/

/ˈweɪst/

[verb] [noun] [adjective]

to waste

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to use something without care or more than needed

synonyms : blow

squander

antonyms : conserve

use inefficiently or inappropriately

spend extravagantly

synonyms : consume

squander

ware

get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing

synonyms : do in

run off as waste

synonyms : run off

get rid of

become physically weaker

synonyms : rot

cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

synonyms : desolate

cause to grow thin or weak

synonyms : emaciate

macerate

lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

synonyms : languish

pine away

Waste

[NOUN]

an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

synonyms : barren

wasteland

materials that have no use and are unwanted

synonyms : waste material

waste matter

waste product

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

synonyms : dissipation

wastefulness

the act of putting a resource to wrong use

synonyms : thriftlessness

wastefulness

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

synonyms : permissive waste

waste

[ADJECTIVE]

located in a dismal or remote area; desolate

synonyms : godforsaken

wild

Examples

1. Plastic waste is a serious problem for our environment.

2. Recycling waste saves energy.

3. He wasted a golden opportunity when he missed from the penalty spot.

4. Our utility bill includes charges for waste disposal along with water and electricity.

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