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deed vs waste

waste vs deed

deed and waste both are nouns.

deed is not an adjective while waste is an adjective.

deed is not a verb while waste is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deed Yes No No No
waste Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, waste is a hyponym of deed; that is, waste is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deed:
  • deed: something that people do or cause to happen
  • waste: (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
deed (noun) waste (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it (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
deed (adjective) waste (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
deed (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 deed and waste

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