Simple meaning
What does Waste mean?
things or resources that are thrown away or used poorly.
Dictionary definition
Material or resources that are thrown away or not used well.
Example sentences
Waste in a sentence
easy
Our class discussed waste during science time.
medium
The article used waste to explain how people affect nature.
hard
Writers can use waste to describe environmental ideas clearly and responsibly.
Synonyms
Words like Waste
trashClose meaning in common use.
leftoversSimilar meaning with a slightly different focus.
Antonyms
Opposite words
reuseA helpful contrast in many contexts.
saveAnother useful opposite or contrast.
Word family
Waste word family
Base word
waste
noun
wastes
Different kinds of waste.
adjective
wasteful
Using too much without care.
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Practice 1
What does waste mean?
WASTE means things or resources that are thrown away or used poorly.
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