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wasting vs waste

waste vs wasting

wasting and waste both are nouns.

wasting is not an adjective while waste is an adjective.

wasting is not a verb while waste is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wasting Yes No No No
waste Yes Yes Yes No
wasting (noun) waste (noun)
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease (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
wasting (adjective) waste (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
wasting (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 wasting and waste

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