using

VERB

//ˈjuːzɪŋ//

present participle of 'use'; employing something for a purpose

💡 Concept

a cheerful chef holds a wooden spoon to stir a large pot of bubbling soup. She reaches for a sharp knife to chop fresh vegetables on the cutting board. The knife cuts through carrots and onions with precise movements. Steam rises from the pot as the wooden spoon mixes the ingredients together. A young child nearby watches eagerly while setting the table with plates and forks. Another family member arranges freshly cut herbs that were prepared with kitchen shears. someone employing various kitchen tools for the purpose of preparing a meal

🎵 Rhyme

Using wisdom for choosing, then happily cruising!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈjuːzɪŋ/

🇬🇧 UK/ˈjuːzɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootuse

Suffix--ing

Origin

고대 영어 'úsian'에서 유래된 'use'에 현재분사 어미 '-ing'가 붙은 형태로, '사용하다'라는 의미를 가진 동작이 진행 중임을 나타냅니다.

🎵Rhyme

choosinglosingcruisingamusing

choosing

losing

cruising

amusing

🔗Collocations

using up

using technology

using resources

using data

using methods

using force

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“She's using chopsticks like a ninja sword master.”

😄 Fun example

“I'm using this app to track my daily coffee addiction.”

“Companies are using AI to improve customer service.”

“By using renewable energy, we can protect the environment.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

employingutilizingapplyingoperatinghandling

Antonyms

avoidingneglectingignoring

usageuserusefulutilizeapplication

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using — present participle of 'use'; employing something for a purpose

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