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wasted

verb adjective

To devastate, destroy

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
W
Ends with
D
Contains
AS
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˈweɪstɪd/ /ˈweɪstɪd/

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. To devastate, destroy

  2. To squander (money or resources) uselessly; to spend (time) idly.

    “We wasted millions of dollars and several years on that project.”

  3. To kill; to murder.

  4. To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.

  5. Gradually lose weight, weaken, become frail.

  6. To be diminished; to lose bulk, substance, strength, value etc. gradually.

  7. To damage, impair, or injure (an estate, etc.) voluntarily, or by allowing the buildings, fences, etc., to fall into decay.

adjective

  1. Not profitably used.

  2. Ravaged or deteriorated.

  3. Emaciated and haggard.

  4. Very drunk or stoned.

  5. Low weight-for-height (for a person).

In context

Example Sentences

We wasted millions of dollars and several years on that project.

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