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1. waste

verb. ['ˈweɪst'] spend thoughtlessly; throw away.

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Etymology

  • waste (English)
  • waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. waste

verb. ['ˈweɪst'] use inefficiently or inappropriately.

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.

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.

Etymology

  • waste (English)
  • waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. waste

noun. ['ˈweɪst'] the trait of wasting resources.

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.

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.

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  • 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

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] lay eggs.

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Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

10. lay

adjective. ['ˈleɪ'] characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy.

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Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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