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Vocabulary Entry
wasting
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To use something unwisely or without purpose.
Example Sentences
"She was wasting her time on television instead of studying."
"Don't waste your money on unnecessary items."
"He felt like he was wasting his talent in a dull job."
N
noun
The act of using something carelessly or without benefit.
Example Sentences
"The wasting of resources can hurt the environment."
"He regrets the wasting of years on a job he didn't like."
"Her wasting of food made her rethink her consumption habits."