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waste

/weɪst/
waste /weɪst/
English Definition
v. to use something carelessly
中文释义
浪费
Significado en Español
desperdiciar
한국어 뜻
낭비하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lãng phí
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Example Sentence

Don't waste your time on useless things.

不要把时间浪费在没用的事情上。

Synonyms
squander misuse throw away
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “waste”:

  1. A conserve
  2. B save
  3. C preserve
  4. D squander
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D — squander. “waste” means v. to use something carelessly

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

You should never ______ clean fresh water during a long, hot drought.

  1. A save
  2. B conserve
  3. C protect
  4. D waste
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D — waste. “waste” means v. to use something carelessly

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Common questions about “waste”

What does “waste” mean?

waste — v. to use something carelessly. In Chinese: 浪费.

How do you pronounce “waste”?

waste is pronounced /weɪst/. It breaks into 1 syllable: waste.

How do you use “waste” in a sentence?

Don't waste your time on useless things. (不要把时间浪费在没用的事情上。)

What are synonyms for “waste”?

squander, misuse, throw away — all close in meaning to waste (v. to use something carelessly).

Is “waste” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. waste appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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