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Jackson6612 Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Wastage of money/waste of money
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I understand that the phrase "waste of money" is more natural but is the use of "wastage of money" not possible at all? I believe that "waste" is being used as a verb and if that's really so then grammatically the use of "wastage" isn't allowed because "wastage" can only be used as a noun. Please help me with this. Thanks.
"That car is such a waste/wastage of money"
I understand that the phrase "waste of money" is more natural but is the use of "wastage of money" not possible at all? I believe that "waste" is being used as a verb and if that's really so then grammatically the use of "wastage" isn't allowed because "wastage" can only be used as a noun. Please help me with this. Thanks.
"That car is such a waste/wastage of money"
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No, "waste" is a noun here. "Wastage" often has the connotation of despoiling and refers to the process whereby the loss comes about. It would be inapt to use "wastage" refer to the mere extravagance of buying the sports package for a new car.
- No, "waste" is a noun here.
- "Wastage" often has the connotation of despoiling and refers to the process whereby the loss comes about.
- It would be inapt to use "wastage" refer to the mere extravagance of buying the sports package for a new car.
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No, "waste" is a noun here.
"Wastage" often has the connotation of despoiling and refers to the process whereby the loss comes about. It would be inapt to use "wastage" refer to the mere extravagance of buying the sports package for a new car.
"Wastage" often has the connotation of despoiling and refers to the process whereby the loss comes about. It would be inapt to use "wastage" refer to the mere extravagance of buying the sports package for a new car.
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