Cool MateSquander
UK //ˈskwɒndə//US //ˈskwɑːndər//
Definition
To waste something valuable, especially money or time.
In simple words: To waste something valuable, like time or money.
Examples
- He tends to squander his allowance on video games.
- Don't squander the opportunity to learn something new.
- They squandered their vacation by sleeping all day.
- She squandered her talent by not practicing.
- If you squander your time now, you'll regret it later.
Usage notes
Use 'squander' to describe wasting something valuable; it's typically used in a neutral tone, not informal or slang contexts.
Grammar pattern
squander + object
Memory hint
Think of 'squander' like 'scatter', as in scattering your resources away.
Collocations
- squander time
- squander resources
- squander money
Synonyms
- waste
- dissipate
- misuse
- spend frivolously
- throw away
Antonyms
- conserve
- save
- manage
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'waste' and 'squander' - 'squander' is more intentional.
- Using 'squander' with non-valuable items, like 'squander the trash'.
- Incorrectly using 'squander' as a noun.