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Wasting

Noun CEFR B1 Frequent
ˈweɪstɪŋ

Definitions

  1. Gradual deterioration or wasting away.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The act by which something is laid waste; destruction.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“muscular wastings”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

wasting disease wasting investment wasting palsy wasting sickness Wastingly wastingness

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