waste

verbnounB1 · Intermediate

Use more than you need, or things you throw away.

Meanings of «waste»

1 · verb

to use more of something than is needed

Please don't waste water while you brush your teeth.

2 · noun

material that is unwanted and thrown away

The factory produces a large amount of waste every day.

Similar: garbage rubbish trash

Translation

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«waste» in 17 languages

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AZ Azərbaycan

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HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

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The difference between similar words

things you throw away

rubbishthe everyday word (trash in American English)Please put the rubbish in the bin.

wasteformalmore formal; also from factories and homesThe factory puts its waste into the river.

litterrubbish left on the street or groundDo not drop litter in the park.

junkinformalold things nobody needs any moreThe garage is full of old junk.

Word family

waste B1 · verbwasteful B1 · adjectivewastefulness C1 · nounwastage C1 · noun

← washroom wasteful →