wastes

[US]/[weɪst]/
[UK]/[weɪst]/

Translation

n.material left over after a process; something discarded as useless or unwanted; (time, effort, or resources) used poorly or lost
v.(of a person) become thinner or less vigorous; use or spend (something) in a wasteful manner; become less; shrink

Phrases & Collocations

wastes time

wasted effort

wastes money

wasted potential

wasted food

wastes energy

wasted years

Example Sentences

the city wastes a lot of water due to leaky pipes.

don't waste your time on unproductive activities.

we need to reduce food waste in our household.

the factory wastes valuable resources in its production process.

recycling helps to minimize construction waste.

he wastes no opportunity to criticize the government.

the company wastes money on unnecessary advertising.

it's a waste of energy arguing with him.

the garden wastes away without proper care.

we can't afford to waste any more time.

the project wastes valuable funding allocated for education.

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