Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waste
verb / noun
/weɪst/
Definition
To use something carelessly or extravagantly, or to allow it to be unused.
Examples
- Don’t waste your time on unimportant tasks.
- The company’s waste management program aims to reduce environmental impact.
- She felt it was a waste of talent to not pursue her singing career.
Meaning
Waste refers to materials or substances that are discarded because they are no longer useful or needed. It can also refer to the act of using resources inefficiently.
Synonyms
- discard
- squander
- misuse
- deplete
