Waist vs Waste

Waist vs Waste

Waist : the part of the body between the ribs and hips.

For e.g:

1. The bride was adorned by a gold chain around her waist.

2. Ramu’s waist has increased drastically after marriage.

Waste: use more of something than is necessary, discarded because of its non use.

For e.g:

1. Waste papers are used for making paper pulps.

2. Children waste a lot of time watching TV.

Read the following sentences and choose the right word to fill in the blank.

1. In order to conserve natural resources we have to recycle __________materials. (waist / waste )
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2. The money ____________can be obtained back but not time. (waisted /wasted )
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3. People do a lot of exercise to reduce their _______________size. (waist / waste )
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4. Children _____________ so much food everyday. (waist / waste )
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5. This attire fits only for low ______________ size people. (waist / waste )
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