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waste vs run through

run through vs waste

waste is a noun but run through is not a noun.

waste is an adjective but run through is not an adjective.

waste and run through both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waste Yes Yes Yes No
run through No No Yes No
As verbs, run through is a hypernym of waste; that is, run through is a word with a broader meaning than waste:
  • waste: spend thoughtlessly; throw away
  • run through: use up (resources or materials)
Other hypernyms of waste include consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, use, use up, wipe out.
waste (noun) run through (noun)
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
(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) run through (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
waste (verb) run through (verb)
become physically weaker use up (resources or materials)
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly apply thoroughly; think through
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 run through

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