English Synonym Finder

waste

Definitions

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

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

To become progressively weaker, smaller, or more emaciated.

Examples

It is a waste of time to argue about things you cannot change.

Please do not waste water while you are brushing your teeth.

The factory was fined for dumping industrial waste into the river.

Synonyms

squander misuse dissipate consume lavish deplete fritter

Antonyms

conserve save preserve husband economize accumulate hoard