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waste vs barren

barren vs waste

waste and barren both are nouns.

waste and barren both are adjectives.

waste is a verb but barren is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waste Yes Yes Yes No
barren Yes Yes No No
As nouns, waste and barren are synonyms defined as:
  • waste and barren: an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
Other synonyms of waste include wasteland.
waste (noun) barren (noun)
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
(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
waste (adjective) barren (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate providing no shelter or sustenance
completely wanting or lacking
not bearing offspring
waste (verb) barren (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 waste and barren

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