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wild vs waste

waste vs wild

wild and waste both are nouns.

wild and waste both are adjectives.

wild is not a verb while waste is a verb.

wild is an adverb but waste is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wild Yes Yes No Yes
waste Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, wild and waste are synonyms defined as:
  • wild and waste: located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
Other synonyms of wild include godforsaken.
As nouns, waste is a hyponym of wild; that is, waste is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wild:
  • wild: a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition
  • waste: an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
Other hyponyms of wild include barren, wasteland, bush, frontier.
wild (noun) waste (noun)
a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
a wild primitive state untouched by civilization (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
wild (adjective) waste (adjective)
in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
involving risk or danger
intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
talking or behaving irrationally
(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud
without civilizing influences
in a state of extreme emotion
(of the elements) as if showing violent anger
fanciful and unrealistic; foolish
without a basis in reason or fact
deviating widely from an intended course
wild (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
wild (adverb) waste (adverb)
in a wild or undomesticated manner
in an uncontrolled and rampant manner
Difference between wild and waste

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