The difference between Single-use and Throwaway
When used as adjectives, single-use means designed to be used one time and then discarded or disposed of, whereas throwaway means disposable.
Throwaway is also noun with the meaning: something temporary and disposable.
check bellow for the other definitions of Single-use and Throwaway
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Single-use as an adjective:
Designed to be used one time and then discarded or disposed of.
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Throwaway as an adjective:
Disposable; intended for a single use prior to being discarded.
Examples:
"Water was provided in throwaway plastic bottles, but the more ecologically minded of us refilled our initial bottles from the fountain."
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Throwaway as an adjective:
Extemporaneous; off the cuff.
Examples:
"The host made a throwaway remark about the president that was later repeated on the television news."
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Throwaway as an adjective:
Selected or used without care or attention.
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Throwaway as a noun:
Something temporary and disposable.