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Meaning ofwastein English

waste

Pluralwastes
Past Tensewasted
Participle Verbwasting
Third Person Singularwastes

Definitions

Noun
1. unwanted or useless material; garbage
2. human or animal excrement
3. an uninhabited or desolate area
  The desert is a vast waste stretching across the country.
4. a destroyed or devastated place
  The city was left a waste after the devastating earthquake.
5. uncultivated land area; barren terrain
  The new community will be built on a large waste area outside the city.
6. inefficient use; extravagant consumption
  The government is trying to reduce waste by implementing recycling programs.
7. unused abundance; excess supply
  The company is struggling to manage its waste of raw materials.
8. gradual loss; decay over time
  The ancient city showed signs of waste from years of neglect.
9. body decay; atrophy
  The patient's muscle began to waste away due to the illness.
Adjective
1. barren or empty area
  The barren landscape stretched out as a vast waste before them.
2. rejected as defective; excess
  The factory produced a large amount of waste material during production.
3. superfluous; unnecessary
  The company eliminated waste expenses to increase profit margins.
4. dreary; gloomy atmosphere
  The old mansion had a waste atmosphere that made visitors feel uneasy.
5. unfortunate or disappointing (e.g. outcome)
  The team considered it a waste effort to continue the project with limited funding.

Compounds / Phrases

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