Pronunciation: /weɪst/
noun material that is not wanted; something that is no longer useful or valuable
A1 Please throw your waste in the trash can.
A2 Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills.
B1 The company is trying to minimize waste production.
B2 Waste management is a crucial aspect of environmental sustainability.
C1 Efficient waste disposal methods are being implemented in urban areas.
C2 The hazardous waste from the factory needs to be properly disposed of.
verb to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose; to fail to use or take advantage of something
A1 I don't want to waste any more time on this project.
A2 She wasted all her money on unnecessary things.
B1 It's important not to waste resources in a business.
B2 The company wasted millions on a failed marketing campaign.
C1 He was accused of wasting government funds on personal expenses.
C2 The environmental impact of wasting water is a serious concern.
formal It is important to properly dispose of waste to protect the environment.
informal Don't waste your time on things that don't matter.
slang Stop wasting your money on unnecessary things.
figurative She felt like a waste of space in the crowded room.
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