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waste of effort vs waste

waste vs waste of effort

waste of effort and waste both are nouns.

waste of effort is not an adjective while waste is an adjective.

waste of effort is not a verb while waste is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waste of effort Yes No No No
waste Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, waste is a hypernym of waste of effort; that is, waste is a word with a broader meaning than waste of effort:
  • waste of effort: a useless effort
  • waste: useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
Other hypernyms of waste of effort include dissipation, wastefulness.
waste of effort (noun) waste (noun)
a useless effort 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 of effort (adjective) waste (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
waste of effort (verb) waste (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 of effort and waste

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