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barren vs waste

waste vs barren

barren and waste both are nouns.

barren and waste both are adjectives.

barren is not a verb while waste is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
barren Yes Yes No No
waste Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, barren and waste are synonyms defined as:
  • barren and waste: an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
Other synonyms of barren include wasteland.
barren (noun) waste (noun)
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
(law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
the trait of wasting resources
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
barren (adjective) waste (adjective)
providing no shelter or sustenance located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
completely wanting or lacking
not bearing offspring
barren (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
Difference between barren and waste

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