Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
1. waste
verb. ['ˈweɪst'] spend thoughtlessly; throw away.
Etymology
- waste (English)
- waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. waste
verb. ['ˈweɪst'] use inefficiently or inappropriately.
Antonyms
Etymology
- waste (English)
- waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. waste
noun. ['ˈweɪst'] any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted.
Synonyms
Etymology
- waste (English)
- waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. waste
noun. ['ˈweɪst'] useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly.
Antonyms
Etymology
- waste (English)
- waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. waste
noun. ['ˈweɪst'] the trait of wasting resources.
Synonyms
Etymology
- waste (English)
- waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. lay
verb. ['ˈleɪ'] put into a certain place or abstract location.
Antonyms
Etymology
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. lay
verb. ['ˈleɪ'] put in a horizontal position.
Etymology
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. lay
verb. ['ˈleɪ'] prepare or position for action or operation.
Etymology
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. lay
Etymology
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- layen (Middle English (1100-1500))