Cool MateMeaning of Wasting
Using or spending resources, especially time or money, in a careless or inefficient manner.
In simple words: Using something in a way that is not useful or efficient.
Wasting in a sentence
- He is wasting his talents by not pursuing his creative passions.
- Don't waste your time on things that don’t matter.
- The factory is wasting materials due to outdated processes.
- Wasting food is a huge problem in today’s society.
- They were wasting their opportunities by not applying for jobs.
How to use Wasting
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often applied to time, resources, or opportunities. Avoid in positive contexts to prevent sounding negative.
Grammar pattern
waste + object
Memory hint
Think of 'waste' like tossing money into the trash can.
Related words
Collocations with Wasting
- waste time
- waste money
- waste resources
- waste energy
- waste potential
Opposites of Wasting
- conserving
- saving
- utilizing
- spending wisely
Common mistakes with Wasting
- Confusing 'wasting' with 'spending' - they have different implications.
- Using 'waste' without an object when a direct object is needed.
- Mixing up 'wasting' with 'wanting' in casual conversation.
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Wasting in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إضاعة
استخدام شيء بطريقة غير مفيدة أو غير فعالة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অপচয়
কোনো কিছু এমনভাবে ব্যবহার করা যা দরকারী বা কার্যকর নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Verschwendung
Etwas auf eine Weise zu verwenden, die nicht nützlich oder effizient ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Desperdiciando
Usar algo de una manera que no es útil o eficiente.
- Persianفارسی
هدر دادن
استفاده از چیزی بهطرزی که مفید یا کارآمد نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Gaspillage, Perte
Utiliser quelque chose d'une manière qui n'est pas utile ou efficace.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बर्बाद करना
किसी चीज़ का अनुपयोगी या अक्षम तरीके से उपयोग करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Spreco
Usare qualcosa in modo non utile o efficiente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desperdiçar
Usar algo de um jeito que não é útil ou eficiente.
- RussianРусский
Трата
Использование чего-либо впустую или неэффективно.
- Urduاردو
ضائع کرنا، برباد کرنا
کسی چیز کو اس طرح استعمال کرنا جو مفید یا کارآمد نہ ہو۔
- Chinese中文
浪费
In a way that is not useful or efficient.
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Frequently asked questions about Wasting
What does Wasting mean?
Using something in a way that is not useful or efficient.
What is the definition of Wasting?
Using or spending resources, especially time or money, in a careless or inefficient manner.
How do you use Wasting in a sentence?
He is wasting his talents by not pursuing his creative passions.
Can you give another example of Wasting?
Don't waste your time on things that don’t matter.
What are synonyms for Wasting?
Common alternatives include squander, misuse, deplete, dissipate, exhaust.
What is the opposite of Wasting?
Opposite meanings include conserving, saving, utilizing, spending wisely.
What words go with Wasting?
It commonly pairs with waste time, waste money, waste resources, waste energy, waste potential.
What are common mistakes when using Wasting?
Confusing 'wasting' with 'spending' - they have different implications. Using 'waste' without an object when a direct object is needed. Mixing up 'wasting' with 'wanting' in casual conversation.
How do you pronounce Wasting?
US: //ˈweɪstɪŋ//, UK: //ˈweɪstɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Wasting?
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often applied to time, resources, or opportunities. Avoid in positive contexts to prevent sounding negative.