waste
Meaning
To waste means to use something carelessly or without purpose, especially time or resources.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "waste" with "taste"; they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Lucy
woke
up
early
to
prepare
for
a
big
presentation
at
work
.
She
made
coffee
,
checked
her
notes
,
and
closed
the
door
quietly
so
she
would
not
disturb
her
family
.
She
knows
she
should
not
waste
time
on
her
phone
this
morning
,
so
she
left
it
in
another
room
.
The
quiet
helped
her
feel
calm
and
she
practised
her
speech
twice
.
When
she
arrived
at
the
office
,
she
felt
ready
and
a
little
proud
of
herself
.
Common Phrases
waste time
waste money
waste energy
Synonyms
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