Waste: meaning, definitions and examples
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waste
[ weɪst ]
environment
Unwanted or unusable materials, substances, or by-products, particularly those that are harmful to the environment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment.
- Improper disposal of waste can lead to pollution of the land and water sources.
Translations
Translations of the word "waste" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desperdício
🇮🇳 बर्बादी
🇩🇪 Verschwendung
🇮🇩 pemborosan
🇺🇦 марнотратство
🇵🇱 marnowanie
🇯🇵 無駄
🇫🇷 gaspillage
🇪🇸 desperdicio
🇹🇷 israf
🇰🇷 낭비
🇸🇦 إهدار
🇨🇿 plýtvání
🇸🇰 plytvanie
🇨🇳 浪费
🇸🇮 razsipavanje
🇮🇸 sóun
🇰🇿 ысырап
🇬🇪 ფლანგვა
🇦🇿 israf
🇲🇽 desperdicio
Etymology
The word 'waste' originated from the Old English term 'wæstan', meaning 'desolate, barren, empty'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the concept of unused or discarded materials. The modern usage of 'waste' reflects the growing concern for environmental sustainability and resource management.