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waster Definition

waster (wāstər)

noun

a person or thing that wastes; esp., a spendthrift or prodigal; wastrel

waster Synonyms

waster

n.

spendthrift, prodigal, wastrel; see beggar 1, loafer.

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?

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