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waste vs waste matter

waste matter vs waste

waste and waste matter both are nouns.

waste is an adjective but waste matter is not an adjective.

waste is a verb but waste matter is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waste Yes Yes Yes No
waste matter Yes No No No
As nouns, waste and waste matter are synonyms defined as:
  • waste and waste matter: any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
Other synonyms of waste include waste material, waste product.
waste (noun) waste matter (noun)
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
(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) waste matter (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
waste (verb) waste matter (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 waste matter

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