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wasting

Pronunciation: [ˈweɪstɪŋ]

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Learn how to use wasting in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “resource management”

(verb) to spend something, like time or money, in a way that is not useful or helpful. It's like if you have ice cream and you don't eat it, and it melts away. You're wasting it because you're not enjoying it.

Example

He is not wasting his time; he is studying hard for his exams.

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She was wasting her lunch instead of eating it.

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Are you wasting your opportunity to learn something new?

Context: “resource management”

(noun) the act of using something carelessly or not using it at all. For example, if you throw away food instead of eating it, that is food wasting.

Example

Wasting can lead to problems in our environment if we don't take care of our resources.

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There was no wasting in our project; we used everything wisely.

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What are some ways people can reduce wasting in their daily lives?

How to pronounce wasting

Pronunciation: [ˈweɪstɪŋ]

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