Definitions and Examples of waste, splurge, spend freely
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To use something carelessly or extravagantly, without regard for its value or usefulness.
Example
He wasted his inheritance on gambling and partying.
To spend money extravagantly or excessively on something that is not necessary.
Example
She decided to splurge on a designer handbag, even though it was way beyond her budget.
Key Differences: waste vs splurge vs spend freely
- 1Waste implies using something carelessly or extravagantly, without regard for its value or usefulness.
- 2Splurge suggests spending money excessively on something that is not necessary.
- 3Spend freely means spending money without any restraint or hesitation.
Effective Usage of waste, splurge, spend freely
- 1Financial Planning: Use economise to describe the act of saving money and waste, splurge, and spend freely to describe the opposite.
- 2Consumer Behaviour: Incorporate these antonyms in discussions about consumer behaviour and spending habits.
- 3Business Management: Use these antonyms to describe different approaches to financial management in business.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Waste implies carelessness, splurge suggests excessiveness, and spend freely means without restraint. Use these words to discuss consumer behavior, financial planning, and business management.
