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waste

отходы

Meaning of waste

discarded materials

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EN-UK/ˈweɪst/
EN-US/ə ˈweɪst/
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waste with Russian translation

waste usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Не выливайте химикаты в раковину — опасные отходы требуют специальной утилизации.

Do not pour chemicals down the sink; hazardous waste needs special disposal.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Фабрика сократила отходы, устранив утечки и повторно используя материалы.

The factory reduced waste by fixing leaks and reusing materials.

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waste belongs to the topic "Cleaning and Repairs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

wasteотходы
messбеспорядок
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина
wipeпротирать
turn onвключать

waste synonyms

Related words worth learning together

garbage
household waste, especially kitchen refuse; common in American English
trash
informal term for waste; also used figuratively for something worthless (AmE)
refuse
formal or official term for discarded material; used in regulations and municipal contexts
litter
small pieces of waste carelessly dropped in public places; also used as a verb
debris
scattered fragments, wreckage or remains, often after damage or demolition
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🇬🇧en

household waste, especially kitchen refuse; common in American English

A2Often

The garbage truck comes every Monday.

🇬🇧en

informal term for waste; also used figuratively for something worthless (AmE)

A2Often

Throw the broken cup in the trash.

🇬🇧en

formal or official term for discarded material; used in regulations and municipal contexts

B1Rarely

The council is responsible for refuse collection.

🇬🇧en

small pieces of waste carelessly dropped in public places; also used as a verb

A2Often

Please don't drop litter in the park.

D
🇬🇧en
debris

scattered fragments, wreckage or remains, often after damage or demolition

B1Often

Emergency crews cleared the debris after the storm.

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waste meaning: what does it mean?

discarded materials

waste pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

waste is pronounced as /ˈweɪst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

waste definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Do not pour chemicals down the sink; hazardous waste needs special disposal. Translation: Не выливайте химикаты в раковину — опасные отходы требуют специальной утилизации.

Is waste part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?

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Is waste part of Cleaning and repairs vocabulary?

Yes, waste (отходы) can be learned in the Cleaning and repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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