misimprove
misimprove · misimproves · misimproved · misimproving
To use for a bad purposeTo use for a bad purpose; to misuse or squander.
Meaning
1 senses(archaic)To use for a bad purpose; to misuse or squander.
to misimprove time, talents, or advantages
Origin
From mis- + improve.From mis- + improve.
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Forms
misimproves, misimproving, misimproved, misimproved| Base form | misimprove · to misimprove |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | misimproves |
| Present participle | misimproving |
| Past simple | misimproved |
| Past participle | misimproved |
regular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedmisimprovement
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle