Word WASTE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms
waste
🇺🇸 [weɪst]
Meanings
To use something inefficiently or to discard something that is no longer needed. It can also refer to material that is discarded or no longer useful.
Examples
- It’s a waste of time to argue about trivial matters.
- The company is working to reduce waste by recycling.
- Don’t waste your food; eat everything on your plate.
Synonyms
discard
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squander
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misuse
Antonyms
save
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conserve
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reuse