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Our class discussed waste during science time.
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
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The article used waste to explain how people affect nature.
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Writers can use waste to describe environmental ideas clearly and responsibly.
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Commonly confused words
Waist or waste?
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Waist
The middle part of the body between the ribs and hips.
In a sentence The belt fits around my waist.
Waste
To use carelessly; also unwanted material.
In a sentence Do not waste paper.
Spot the difference Waist names the middle of the body. Waste means use carelessly or unwanted material.
Which word fits?
Choose waist or waste for each blank. Say your answer, then check why it fits.
1Tie the apron around your ___.
Check answer 1
waist — The sentence names a body area.
2Turn off the tap so we do not ___ water.
Check answer 2
waste — The sentence concerns careless use.
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Practice 1
What does waste mean?
The correct meaning is: Things or resources that are thrown away or used poorly.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to waste?
Trash is close in meaning to waste in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for waste?
Reuse contrasts with waste in this dictionary entry.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningWaste means Things or resources that are thrown away or used poorly.
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Synonyms
Words like Waste
trashClose meaning in common use.
leftoversSimilar meaning with a slightly different focus.
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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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Hint for students
Things or resources that are thrown away or used poorly.
Common mix-up
Waste can be trash or the action of using something poorly. Reuse and save are different ideas.
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Write one sentence that shows waste without using the word waste. Then underline clue words that show things or resources that are thrown away or used poorly. Example: The article used waste to explain how people affect nature. Clue words: article, used, explain, people, affect Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show things or resources that are thrown away or used poorly?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The article used waste to explain how people affect nature." Why does waste fit better than reuse?
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