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scrap vs waste

waste vs scrap

scrap and waste both are nouns.

scrap is not an adjective while waste is an adjective.

scrap and waste both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scrap Yes No Yes No
waste Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, waste is a hypernym of scrap; that is, waste is a word with a broader meaning than scrap:
  • scrap: worthless material that is to be disposed of
  • waste: any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
Other hypernyms of scrap include waste material, waste matter, waste product.
scrap (noun) waste (noun)
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole the trait of wasting resources
worthless material that is to be disposed of an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
scrap (adjective) waste (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
scrap (verb) waste (verb)
make into scrap or refuse become physically weaker
have a disagreement over something cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
dispose of (something useless or old) 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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