waster
waster
Definition
waster (wās′tər)
noun
a person or thing that wastes; esp., a spendthrift or prodigal; wastrel
waster
Synonyms
waster
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- time: This is perhaps one of the greatest time wasters of all time.
Converse of object
- please: This is a genuine rehome request and so please no time wasters as this has already been a very hard decision!
- eliminate: The company vets potential buyers to eliminate time wasters and encourages contact between buyers and sellers to establish the history of the machine.
- avoid: In order to avoid time wasters, they are forced to adopt a ' first show me the code ' attitude.
- include: Both kiln furniture and vessels ( including wasters ) were found.
- stop: This is to stop time wasters and people who pull out at the last minute.
Adjective modifier
- great: Think about what you want The Internet can be a great time waster.
- little: Doug in this shot has a bit o ' the the " little waster " , Bobby Thompson about him.
- big: Yet, it can be one of the biggest time wasters we must endure.
- real: Them or us - just who are the real wasters?
- bad: Upgrade Your Life Wanted: Britain's smartest spenders - and worst money wasters.
- major: This is a major time waster for blind or visually impaired users who are using these access tools.
Modifies a noun
- dump: This account differentiates various groups of kilns according to locality and analyzes the contents of some of the huge waster dumps.
- heap: At Weobley, in Hereford and Worcester, a kiln waster heap has been partially excavated.
- activity: STUDY SKILLS Using Mind Genius Activity - sorting yourself out Activity - time wasters Activity - what do you do all day?
Noun used with modifier
- energy: Richard Dymond from British Gas said: This survey shows that we're a nation of energy wasters.
- money: Are they really saying local taxpayers are willing to pay for this money waster for some car drivers to save a couple of minutes.
- pottery: Also found were two possible pottery wasters indicating the site may contain a kiln.
- kiln: Pountney found many kiln wasters on a now unknown site.
- water: Can you spot the water wasters in the house?
Browse dictionary entries near waster
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