Wastes Moderate

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

plural of waste

"The construction site was filled with piles of old bricks, metal scraps, and other building wastes."

Verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of waste

"He wastes his time playing video games instead of studying."

In plain English: To waste something means to use it up without getting any good result from it.

"He wastes his time playing video games instead of studying for exams."

Example Sentences

"He wastes his time playing video games instead of studying for exams." verb

"The careless driver wastes precious time by stopping for every minor distraction on the road." verb

"Don't waste your effort arguing with someone who refuses to listen to reason." verb

"She spends her weekends wasting hours scrolling through social media instead of reading a book." verb