To waste
Example: They waste resources inefficiently
Definition
"To waste" means to use or expend something carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose, resulting in loss or depletion of valuable resources, time, or effort without achieving the intended outcome. For example, "They waste resources inefficiently."
Etymology
The verb "to waste" originates from the Old North French word 'waster' and Old English 'wæstan,' meaning to destroy or devastate. Did you know it originally conveyed the idea of laying waste or causing ruin before evolving to mean careless use?
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"To waste" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 112 commonly used words.
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