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Torn vs Wasted - What's the difference?

torn | wasted |

As verbs the difference between torn and wasted

is that torn is (rip, rend, speed) while wasted is (waste).

As an adjective wasted is

not profitably used.

torn

English

Verb

(head)
  • (rip, rend, speed).
  • Usage notes

    * The past participle of the (tear), meaning "produce liquid from the eyes", is (teared). English irregular past participles ----

    wasted

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not profitably used.
  • Ravaged or deteriorated.
  • Emaciated and haggard.
  • (slang) very drunk or stoned.
  • (medicine) low weight-for-height (for a person).
  • Verb

    (head)
  • (waste)
  • Anagrams

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