woestenij — meaning in English
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English meaning
- desert noun A large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.
- waste noun Material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.
- wasteland noun An area of land that is barren, ruined, or has no useful resources.
- wildland noun Land that is unfit for, or has not been modified by, cultivation or other human activity; a natural area.
Senses
woestenij is used for these senses in English:
desert — full definition
- noun A large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.
- verb To abandon a place, person, or duty, especially when you had promised or were obligated to stay.
- noun What someone deserves, whether reward or punishment (usually in the phrase "just deserts").
waste — full definition
- noun Material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.
- noun The act of using something carelessly or without getting proper value from it.
- verb To use something carelessly or fail to make good use of it.
- adjective Not used, cultivated, or wanted; discarded or barren.