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waster

|wast/er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈweɪstər/

🇬🇧

/ˈweɪstə/

(waste)

unwanted material

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
wastewasteswasterswasteswastedwastedwastingwasteful
Etymology
Etymology Information

'waster' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'wastour,' where 'waste' meant 'to squander or use up.'

Historical Evolution

'wastour' transformed into the modern English word 'waster' through linguistic evolution.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who squanders,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or thing that wastes resources.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that wastes, especially time, money, or resources.

He's such a waster, always spending money on unnecessary things.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45