B1
wasted vs wasteful
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| wastedadjective/ˈweɪ.stɪd/ | Meaning not used well, so that it brings no benefit | Goes with — | Example I felt the whole trip was a wasted effort because the shop was closed. |
| wastefuladjective/ˈweɪst.fəl/ | Meaning using more money, time or material than you need to | Goes with wasteful spending | Example The city was criticized for wasteful spending on new offices. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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