wasting
Translation
wasting, squandering, waste
Examples
Wasting time is a bad habit.
Wasting time is a bad habit.
This is a wasting of resources.
This is a wasting of resources.
Grammar Patterns
wasting ((sth.)) the act of using (sth.) carelessly Wasting time is a bad habit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: squandering, dissipation, extravagance; Antonyms: saving, conservation
Etymology
The gerund (-ing form) of the verb 'to waste', meaning the action of wasting something.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the *action* of the verb 'to waste'. For example, the act of 'wasting time'.