Waste
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British pronunciation/wˈe‍ɪst/
American pronunciation/ˈweɪst/

Definition & Meaning of "waste"

to waste
01

to use something without care or more than needed

Transitive: to waste a resource
to waste definition and meaning
02

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

Transitive: to waste money on sth
03

to eliminate or kill someone

Transitive: to waste sb
04

to dispose of or eliminate something

Transitive: to waste unwanted items
05

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

Intransitive
06

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

Transitive: to waste a structure or area
07

to cause something to shrink or become weaker gradually

Transitive: to waste sb
Waste
01

an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

waste definition and meaning
02

materials that have no use and are unwanted

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

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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waster

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Example
The company was criticized for its tendency to waste resources without considering environmental impacts.
It's unfortunate that some people waste electricity by leaving lights on when they're not needed.
She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth.
The wealthy spendthrift wasted money on lavish parties and unnecessary luxuries.
Over the months, the harsh conditions of the prison camp wasted the prisoners.
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