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activity vs waste

waste vs activity

activity and waste both are nouns.

activity is not an adjective while waste is an adjective.

activity is not a verb while waste is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
activity Yes No No No
waste Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, waste is a hyponym of activity; that is, waste is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than activity:
  • activity: any specific behavior
  • waste: useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
Other hyponyms of activity include update, variance, variation, space walk, domesticity, operation, operation, pattern, practice, diversion, recreation, bag, cup of tea, dish, follow-up, followup, game, play, turn, music, acting, performing, playacting, playing, animation, liveliness, burst, fit, work, deeds, works, service, business, job, line, line of work, occupation, occupation, committal to writing, writing, role, actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, dissipation, wastefulness, attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try, control, protection, sensory activity, didactics, education, educational activity, instruction, pedagogy, teaching, grooming, preparation, training, representation, creation, creative activity, disassembly, dismantlement, dismantling, puncture, hunt, hunting, search, employment, exercise, usage, use, utilisation, utilization, military operation, operation, measure, measurement, measuring, mensuration, calibration, standardisation, standardization, organisation, organization, grouping, support, supporting, continuance, continuation, procedure, process, ceremony, ceremony, worship, activating, activation, energizing, concealing, concealment, hiding, emplacement, locating, location, placement, position, positioning, provision, supply, supplying, demand, pleasure, delectation, enjoyment, lamentation, mourning, laughter, market, market place, marketplace, politics, preparation, readying, aid, assist, assistance, help, support, behavior, behaviour, conduct, doings, behavior, behaviour, leadership, leading, precedence, precedency, precession, solo, buzz, fun, outlet, release, vent, last, mystification, obfuscation, negotiation, verbalisation, verbalization, disturbance, perturbation, timekeeping.
activity (noun) waste (noun)
any specific behavior useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
an organic process that takes place in the body the trait of wasting resources
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
the state of being active any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
(chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction
activity (adjective) waste (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
activity (verb) waste (verb)
become physically weaker
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
cause to grow thin or weak
lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
spend extravagantly
use inefficiently or inappropriately
get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
run off as waste
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
dispose of
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