Waste ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Waste ( verb )

  1. To use, consume, or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
  2. To cause the deterioration, destruction, or ruin of.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse vista, of germanic origin; related to german verschwenden.

Examples:

  1. She wasted her time and money on unnecessary things.
  2. He wasted no time in getting to work.
  3. The company wasted resources on failed projects.
  4. The flood wasted the crops.
  5. The fire wasted the building.

(As a noun)

Waste ( noun )

  1. To use, consume, or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
  2. To cause the deterioration, destruction, or ruin of.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse vista, of germanic origin; related to german verschwenden.

Examples:

  1. She wasted her time and money on unnecessary things.
  2. He wasted no time in getting to work.
  3. The company wasted resources on failed projects.
  4. The flood wasted the crops.
  5. The fire wasted the building.
Some random words: decoder, disillusion, nonpayment