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Term: Wasting Time

Definition

Noun:

• an act of using time inefficiently or unproductively

Verb:

• to spend time idly or unproductively;
• to fail to take advantage of time in a constructive or purposeful manner;
• to engage in activities that do not contribute to one's goals or priorities.

Senses

Sense 1:

Noun: When someone engages in activities that do not contribute to their goals or priorities, it can be considered as wasting time.

Example Sentence: He spent the entire day surfing the internet, wasting time instead of working on his assignments.

Sense 2:

Verb: Wasting time refers to the act of spending time idly or unproductively instead of making productive use of it.

Example Sentence: She was wasting time watching television when she should have been studying for her exam.

Usages

Usage 1:

Noun: Students often complain about the time spent on social media as it can be seen as wasting time.

Example Sentence: The teacher scolded the student for wasting time during class discussions by constantly checking his phone.

Usage 2:

Verb: It is important to avoid wasting time on unimportant tasks and focus on activities that contribute to personal growth and success.

Example Sentence: The entrepreneur knew that wasting time on trivial matters would hinder the growth of his business.

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