wasting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of using up or consuming resources unnecessarily or excessively.

  - "The company was criticized for wasting water in their manufacturing process."
  - "People should not waste food and throw it away when others are hungry."

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Synonyms

cack , duppy , top

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wasting
chasing , racing , pacing , gracing

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Variants

List of all variants of wasting that leads to same result
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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to wear away' or 'to wear out'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wasting' has been in use since the 15th century.

2. The act of wasting can lead to environmental damage, economic losses, and social inequality.

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Related Concepts

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1. Resource Conservation: The practice of using resources efficiently and reducing waste.

2. Sustainability: The ability to maintain or restore the health and productivity of the environment and its resources.

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Culture

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In literature, wasting has been used as a theme in works that critique consumerism and the excesses of modern life.

How to Memorize "wasting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bucket of water being slowly drained until it is empty, representing the concept of wasting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wasting' with the image of a light bulb burning out or a battery being drained, representing the idea of using up resources unnecessarily.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Waste Not, Want Not' to remember the concept of wasting.

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