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rot vs waste

waste vs rot

rot and waste both are nouns.

rot is not an adjective while waste is an adjective.

rot and waste both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rot Yes No Yes No
waste Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, rot and waste are synonyms defined as:
  • rot and waste: become physically weaker
rot (noun) waste (noun)
unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor the trait of wasting resources
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
rot (adjective) waste (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
rot (verb) waste (verb)
become physically weaker become physically weaker
break down 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 rot and waste

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