waste
тратить впустую
use inefficiently
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waste with Russian translation
waste usage examples
Don't waste hot water when you shower.
Не тратьте впустую горячую воду во время душа.
Leaving the heating on all day wastes energy.
Оставлять отопление включённым весь день — значит тратить впустую энергию.
waste synonyms
Don't waste water when you wash the dishes.
He squandered his inheritance on parties and gambling.
растрачивать по мелочам; тратить понемногу и бесполезно
He frittered away his savings on small, unnecessary purchases.
неправильно потратить, расходовать не по назначению или неразумно
The committee misspent public funds on unnecessary projects.
разг. промотать деньги, сорить деньгами
He blew his bonus on gadgets the same week he got paid.
I spend two hours commuting every day.
израсходовать, исчерпать запас (фокус на истощении)
We used up all the batteries in the remote.
Don't throw away clothes that can be mended.
порадовать себя, разориться на что-то (часто с оттенком удовольствия, не обязательно отрицательно)
She splurged on a nice dinner to celebrate her promotion.
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Questions about this word
What does waste mean?
use inefficiently
How do you pronounce waste?
waste is pronounced as /ˈweɪst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is waste used in a sentence?
Don't waste hot water when you shower. Translation: Не тратьте впустую горячую воду во время душа.
Is waste part of Housing and utilities vocabulary?
Yes, waste (тратить впустую) can be learned in the Housing and utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is waste part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, waste (тратить впустую) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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