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English Word of the Day: 115 waste - verb

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Word of the Day:

waste - verb - pronunciation link

Definition

to spend or use without need or care; to make bad use of; n. a spending of money, time or effort with no value gained or returned; something thrown away as having no value; the liquid and solid substances that result from body processes and are passed out of the body

Example Sentences

Don't waste the lasagna. I'll eat it tomorrow!
I don't like wasting time by watching TV.

Quiz of the Day - Guide to Verb Structures and Patterns:

This guide gives an overview of the most common verb structures and patterns used in English such as 'verb + object + infinitive', or 'verb ' object + participle', etc. Each verb structure or pattern includes a short explanation and example.

Guide to Verb Structures and Patterns

English Worksheet of the Day - Nouns + Prepositions - Quiz:

Check your understanding of the use of these common noun and preposition combinations.

Nouns + Prepositions - Quiz

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