English dictionary
wasted
verbPronunciation
/ˈweɪstɪd/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- To devastate, destroy
- To squander (money or resources) uselessly; to spend (time) idly.
- To kill; to murder.
- To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.
- Gradually lose weight, weaken, become frail.
- To be diminished; to lose bulk, substance, strength, value etc. gradually.
- To damage, impair, or injure (an estate, etc.) voluntarily, or by allowing the buildings, fences, etc., to fall into decay.
adjective
- Not profitably used.
- Ravaged or deteriorated.
- Emaciated and haggard.
- Very drunk or stoned.
- Low weight-for-height (for a person).
Example sentences
We wasted millions of dollars and several years on that project.