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Meaning of the word wastes in English

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wastes

Verb

1.

use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Example:
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we can't afford to waste electricity
Synonym:
squander misspend misuse throw away lavish dissipate go through run through exhaust drain deplete burn up use up consume blow splurge
Antonym:
conserve
2.

(of a person or a part of the body) become progressively weaker and more emaciated.

Example:
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she was visibly wasting away
Synonym:
wither atrophy shrink decay decline wilt fade flag deteriorate degenerate rot molder languish
Antonym:
flourish thrive

Noun

1.

an act or instance of using or expending something carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Example:
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it's a waste of time trying to argue with him
Synonym:
squandering dissipation misspending misuse abuse extravagance
2.

material that is not wanted; the unusable remains or byproducts of something.

Example:
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bodily waste
Synonym:
refuse litter debris dross junk detritus scrap dregs leavings remains scraps offscourings sewage effluent effluvium rubbish garbage trash
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