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discard vs waste

waste vs discard

discard and waste both are nouns.

discard is not an adjective while waste is an adjective.

discard and waste both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discard Yes No Yes No
waste Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, waste is a hyponym of discard; that is, waste is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discard:
  • discard: throw or cast away
  • waste: dispose of
discard (noun) waste (noun)
getting rid of something that is regarded as useless or undesirable useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
(cards) the act of throwing out a useless card or of failing to follow suit (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
anything that is cast aside or discarded the trait of wasting resources
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
discard (adjective) waste (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
discard (verb) waste (verb)
throw or cast away 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 discard and waste

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