2syllables
wasted
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wasted is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, wasted is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofwasted
1verb
- To devastate, destroy
- To squander (money or resources) uselessly; to spend (time) idly.
Example: "We wasted millions of dollars and several years on that project."
- To kill; to murder.
- To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.
- Gradually lose weight, weaken, become frail.
- To be diminished; to lose bulk, substance, strength, value etc. gradually.
- To damage, impair, or injure (an estate, etc.) voluntarily, or by allowing the buildings, fences, etc., to fall into decay.
1adjective
- Not profitably used.
- Ravaged or deteriorated.
- Emaciated and haggard.
- Very drunk or stoned.
- Low weight-for-height (for a person).
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