waste
To use or expend resources such as time, money, or energy carelessly, extravagantly, or for no useful purpose. It implies that a valuable resource has been lost or used ineffectively when it could have been saved or used better.
أمثلة
3 من 5I wasted the whole afternoon browsing social media instead of finishing my report.
I spent the entire afternoon on social media uselessly rather than completing my work.
The audit revealed that the organization had wasted significant capital on redundant software licenses.
The review showed that the company lost a lot of money on unnecessary software permissions.
Don't waste your breath trying to explain it to him; he never listens.
Do not bother talking because it is a useless effort since he does not pay attention.
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the 'E' at the end of WASTE standing for 'Empty'—when you waste something, you end up with nothing left for your effort.
اختبار سريع
If you buy that expensive car and never drive it, you will simply ____ your money.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: waste
أمثلة
I wasted the whole afternoon browsing social media instead of finishing my report.
everydayI spent the entire afternoon on social media uselessly rather than completing my work.
The audit revealed that the organization had wasted significant capital on redundant software licenses.
formalThe review showed that the company lost a lot of money on unnecessary software permissions.
Don't waste your breath trying to explain it to him; he never listens.
informalDo not bother talking because it is a useless effort since he does not pay attention.
Scholars argue that failing to cite previous research can waste valuable time in the scientific process.
academicAcademic experts say not referencing earlier work results in a loss of time for scientific progress.
We must optimize our supply chain so we do not waste resources during the manufacturing phase.
businessWe need to improve our logistics to avoid losing materials during production.
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
waste not, want not
if you use things wisely, you will not be in need later
go to waste
to be discarded without being used
a waste of space
something or someone that is completely useless
يُخلط عادةً مع
Waist refers to the part of the body between the ribs and hips, whereas waste refers to useless consumption.
Spend is neutral and just means to use money/time; waste is negative and means to use it badly.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The verb is frequently followed by a gerund (verb + -ing) or the preposition 'on'. For example: 'waste time watching TV' or 'waste money on clothes'.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often use 'waste' for neutral situations where 'spend' is more appropriate. Also, avoid saying 'make waste'; the verb itself is 'to waste'.
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the 'E' at the end of WASTE standing for 'Empty'—when you waste something, you end up with nothing left for your effort.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Old French 'gaster', meaning to spoil or ruin, which comes from the Latin 'vastus', meaning empty or desolate.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In many industrialized cultures, there is a strong social stigma against 'wasting time' due to the cultural emphasis on productivity and 'time is money'.
اختبار سريع
If you buy that expensive car and never drive it, you will simply ____ your money.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: waste
مفردات ذات صلة
كلمات ذات صلة
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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