English · Common Verbs
waste
/weɪst/
[/weɪst/]
use carelessly
Intermediateverb
Definition
To use something such as time, money, or food in a careless or useless way.
Example
Try not to waste food, because so many people in the world do not have enough.
Try not to waste food, because so many people in the world do not have enough.
Etymology
From Old French 'waster', from Latin 'vastare' (to lay waste).
How & Where It’s Used
Both noun and verb; warns against careless use of resources.