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waste vs waste of energy

waste of energy vs waste

waste and waste of energy both are nouns.

waste is an adjective but waste of energy is not an adjective.

waste is a verb but waste of energy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waste Yes Yes Yes No
waste of energy Yes No No No
As nouns, waste of energy is a hyponym of waste; that is, waste of energy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than waste:
  • waste: useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
  • waste of energy: a useless effort
waste (noun) waste of energy (noun)
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly a useless effort
(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 of energy (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
waste (verb) waste of energy (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 of energy

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