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waste vs human action

human action vs waste

waste and human action both are nouns.

waste is an adjective but human action is not an adjective.

waste is a verb but human action is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waste Yes Yes Yes No
human action Yes No No No
As nouns, human action is a hypernym of waste; that is, human action is a word with a broader meaning than waste:
  • waste: (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
  • human action: something that people do or cause to happen
Other hypernyms of waste include act, deed, human activity.
waste (noun) human action (noun)
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly something that people do or cause to happen
(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) human action (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
waste (verb) human action (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 human action

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