waste — to use something carelessly or without purpose
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use something carelessly or without purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /weɪst/
Korean meaning: 낭비하다, 헛되게 쓰다
Korean pronunciation: 웨이스트 (강세: 웨이스트)
Example Sentences
- My mom says watching TikTok all day is a waste of brain cells.
- The city is building a new waste treatment facility.
- He wasted his talent by being lazy and never practicing.
waste
VERB//weɪst//
to use something carelessly or without purpose

a teenage boy carelessly leaves the water faucet running at full blast while brushing his teeth. Water pours continuously down the drain as he moves away from the sink to grab a towel. The water keeps flowing even though he's no longer using it, creating a steady stream of unused water. His mother enters the kitchen and points at the running faucet with a concerned expression. She quickly moves to turn off the tap while shaking her head disapprovingly. water being used carelessly and without purpose
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Haste makes waste, even when you taste!
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Origin
옛 프랑스어 'waster'에서 유래되어 '황폐하게 만들다'라는 의미로 시작되었습니다. 라틴어 'vastus'(비어있는, 황폐한)와 연결되어 현재의 '낭비하다'와 '쓰레기'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“My mom says watching TikTok all day is a waste of brain cells.”
“The city is building a new waste treatment facility.”
“He wasted his talent by being lazy and never practicing.”
“Don't waste your breath trying to convince a cat to take a bath.”
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