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(wast-ing) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. using something carelessly or without purpose.

Example Sentence

She is wasting time.

More Example Sentences

They are wasting water by leaving the tap on.

Synonyms

squandering; using up; depleting

Antonyms

saving; conserving; preserving

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Rhymes

  • hasting
  • pasting
  • tasting
  • wasting

  • lambasting
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