waste
B1Frequent NGSL-2UK /weɪst/US /weɪst/
Meaning
adjective
no longer needed for a particular process and therefore thrown away
“the disposal of waste material”
noun
the act of using something in a careless or unnecessary way, causing it to be lost or destroyed
“I hate unnecessary waste.”
verb
to use more of something than is necessary or useful
“waste something, Stop wasting time and just get on with it!”
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“to my last bit of advice 14 years ago Steve stood on this stage and told your predecessors your time is limited so don't waste it living someone else's life here's my”
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“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.”
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