WAST Meaning and
Definition
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"Wast" is an archaic verb in the English language that originated from Middle English. It is the past tense form of the verb "waste," which means to use or expend something in an inefficient or excessive manner.
Primarily, "wast" signifies the action of depleting, squandering, or mismanaging resources, time, energy, or opportunities in a careless or unproductive manner. It implies the sense of using something frivolously, irresponsibly, or without regard for the consequences.
The term "wast" can also refer to the decay, deterioration, or ruin of something over time. It suggests the process of gradual destruction, wearing away, or loss of value that occurs when an object, material, or idea is neglected or not properly maintained.
Additionally, "wast" may convey the meaning of causing harm, damage, or destruction to an entity or environment. It implies the negative impact or negative effect that results from the wasteful use of resources or from neglecting the preservation and sustainability of natural or man-made systems.
"Wast" is an old-fashioned term that is rarely used in contemporary English conversations and writing. It is more commonly found in older literature and historical contexts. However, understanding its definition can provide insight into the attitudes and practices of past societies concerning resource management, conservation, and environmental responsibility.
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2d sing. pt. of the verb be.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for WAST
Etymology of WAST
The word "wast" is derived from Old English "wæs", which is the past tense singular form of the verb "be". The Old English word "wæs" eventually evolved into Middle English "was" and "wast", where "was" was used in the first and third-person singular, and "wast" was used in the second-person singular. Over time, the spelling of "wast" has changed, and it is now primarily used in archaic or poetic contexts.
Conjugate verb Wast
CONDITIONAL
I
would wast
you
would wast
he/she/it
would wast
we
would wast
they
would wast
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be wasting
you
would be wasting
he/she/it
would be wasting
we
would be wasting
they
would be wasting
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have wast
you
would have wast
he/she/it
would have wast
we
would have wast
they
would have wast
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been wasting
you
would have been wasting
he/she/it
would have been wasting
we
would have been wasting
they
would have been wasting
FUTURE
I
will wast
you
will wast
he/she/it
will wast
we
will wast
they
will wast
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be wasting
you
will be wasting
he/she/it
will be wasting
we
will be wasting
they
will be wasting
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have wasted
you
will have wasted
he/she/it
will have wasted
we
will have wasted
they
will have wasted
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been wasting
you
will have been wasting
he/she/it
will have been wasting
we
will have been wasting
they
will have been wasting
IMPERATIVE
you
wast
we
let´s wast
to wast
PAST
I
wasted
you
wasted
he/she/it
wasted
we
wasted
they
wasted
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was wasting
you
were wasting
he/she/it
was wasting
we
were wasting
they
were wasting
PAST PARTICIPLE
wasted
PAST PERFECT
I
had wasted
you
had wasted
he/she/it
had wasted
we
had wasted
they
had wasted
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been wasting
you
had been wasting
he/she/it
had been wasting
we
had been wasting
they
had been wasting
PRESENT
I
wast
you
wast
he/she/it
wasts
we
wast
they
wast
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am wasting
you
are wasting
he/she/it
is wasting
we
are wasting
they
are wasting
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
wasting
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have wasted
you
have wasted
he/she/it
has wasted
we
have wasted
they
have wasted
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been wasting
you
have been wasting
he/she/it
has been wasting
we
have been wasting
they
have been wasting
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