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waste (verb)

To use or expend resources such as time, money, or energy carelessly, extravagantly, or for no useful purpose. It implies that a valuable resource has been lost or used ineffectively when it could have been saved or used better.

💬 Example

"I wasted the whole afternoon browsing social media instead of finishing my report."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the word 'WASTE' as 'Watching All Some Things Exit'. It helps you remember that resources are leaving your poss...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
squander dissipate misspend lavish throw away
⚠️ Common Mistakes

I wasted my time to wait for him. → I wasted my time waiting for him.

Don't waste your money for that car. → Don't waste your money on that car.

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