How Do You Spell SQUANDER?

Pronunciation: [skwˈɒndə] (IPA)

The word "squander" is spelled with a "qu" even though it is pronounced with a "kw" sound. This is because "qu" is a digraph, which means it represents a single sound, in this case, /kw/. The "u" in "qu" is often silent and serves only to signal that "q" represents /kw/ rather than /k/. The word itself means to waste or use something extravagantly and recklessly, such as money or time.

SQUANDER Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "squander" refers to the act of wasting or spending something, typically valuable resources such as time, money, or opportunities, in an excessive or careless manner. It involves using up these valuable assets thoughtlessly, without consideration for their limited availability or future implications.

   When one squanders something, they often do so frivolously or irresponsibly, failing to utilize it efficiently or effectively. This verb implies a lack of appreciation for the value of the resources being wasted and a disregard for the potential benefits these resources could have provided if used judiciously.

   Squandering can manifest in various ways depending on the context. For instance, one may squander money by spending extravagantly and impulsively instead of saving or investing in more sensible ways. Similarly, squandering time involves wasting it on unproductive or trivial activities instead of dedicating it to more meaningful or purposeful pursuits.

   The consequences of squandering can be significant, potentially leading to detrimental effects on personal or professional well-being. Financial instability, missed opportunities, unfulfilled potential, and a sense of regret are often associated with squandering. Therefore, it is generally advised to avoid squandering resources and instead prioritize their preservation, considered allocation, and mindful utilization to optimize their value and achieve maximum benefit.

2. To spend profusely or wastefully; to spend without economy or judgment.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SQUANDER *

• sqander 42.8571428%
• squandor 28.5714285%
• squnder 28.5714285%

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Other Common Misspellings for SQUANDER

• squade
• squarded
• sqaunder
• squater
• suander
• aquander
• zquander
• xquander
• squandrr
• squandere
• squender
• squandur
• Sykander
• Squandare
• Squalde
• arquander
• Squanderly
• Sekander
• Squanduk
• isquonder
• squndar

Etymology of SQUANDER

The word "squander" comes from the Middle English word "squandren", which means to scatter or disperse. This Middle English term derived from the Anglo-French word "esquander", meaning to spend money extravagantly or wastefully. The Anglo-French term was derived from the Vulgar Latin word "exquandare", which is a combination of the Latin prefix "ex", meaning "out", and the Late Latin word "quadrare", meaning "to square". Hence, the original sense of "squander" was to disperse or scatter resources, specifically money, in a careless or extravagant manner. Over time, it has come to encompass the broader meaning of wasting or using up resources recklessly or without discretion.

Idioms with the word SQUANDER

• squander sth on sm or sth The idiom "squander sth on sm or sth" means to waste or spend something, such as money or resources, recklessly or foolishly on someone or something that is not worth the investment. It implies that the valuable thing is being used unwisely and without gaining any significant benefits or returns.
• squander sth away The idiom "squander sth away" refers to the act of wasting or misusing something, typically resources, money, or opportunities, in a careless or thoughtless manner. It implies that valuable or potentially beneficial possessions or opportunities are being thrown away without any meaningful or purposeful use.
• squander away The idiom "squander away" means to waste or spend recklessly or frivolously, often referring to the careless use or loss of money, time, opportunities, or resources without any lasting benefit or result.

Similar spelling words for SQUANDER

• squanderer,
• SECONDARY,,
• secondary-level,
• squandering,
• squandered,
• scanter,
• Sclender,
• cekander,
• secondary-school,
• post-secondary,
• skender,
• sequenator,
• Sikander,
• seconder,
• Zygantra,
• Sclaundre,
• secondaire,
• squamata,
• secondary,
• squander-communion,
• pre-secondary,
• sequinator,
• secondyear,
• secundaria,
• sikandar,
• sclaunder,
• squinter,
• skinter,
• skander,
• upper-secondary,
• sukhwinder.

Plural form of SQUANDER is SQUANDERS

Conjugate verb Squander

CONDITIONAL

I would squander

you would squander

he/she/it would squander

we would squander

they would squander

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be squandering

you would be squandering

he/she/it would be squandering

we would be squandering

they would be squandering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have squander

you would have squander

he/she/it would have squander

we would have squander

they would have squander

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been squandering

you would have been squandering

he/she/it would have been squandering

we would have been squandering

they would have been squandering

FUTURE

I will squander

you will squander

he/she/it will squander

we will squander

they will squander

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be squandering

you will be squandering

he/she/it will be squandering

we will be squandering

they will be squandering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have squandered

you will have squandered

he/she/it will have squandered

we will have squandered

they will have squandered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been squandering

you will have been squandering

he/she/it will have been squandering

we will have been squandering

they will have been squandering

IMPERATIVE

you squander

we let´s squander

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to squander

PAST

I squandered

you squandered

he/she/it squandered

we squandered

they squandered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was squandering

you were squandering

he/she/it was squandering

we were squandering

they were squandering

PAST PARTICIPLE

squandered

PAST PERFECT

I had squandered

you had squandered

he/she/it had squandered

we had squandered

they had squandered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been squandering

you had been squandering

he/she/it had been squandering

we had been squandering

they had been squandering

PRESENT

I squander

you squander

he/she/it squanders

we squander

they squander

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am squandering

you are squandering

he/she/it is squandering

we are squandering

they are squandering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

squandering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have squandered

you have squandered

he/she/it has squandered

we have squandered

they have squandered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been squandering

you have been squandering

he/she/it has been squandering

we have been squandering

they have been squandering

I would have squandered

we would have squandered

you would have squandered

he/she/it would have squandered

they would have squandered