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usagethe action of using something or the fact of being used

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of using something or the fact of being used

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjuːsɪdʒ/

Example Sentences

  • My phone's battery usage skyrockets when I play games, but somehow stays perfect when my mom checks it.
  • The company tracks employee internet usage to ensure productivity.
  • His usage of outdated slang makes him sound like a time traveler from the 90s.

usage

NOUN

[/ˈjuːsɪdʒ/]

the action of using something or the fact of being used

the action of using something or the fact of being used
💡 Concept

the action of using something or the fact of being used

Heavy usage sends a clear message: beware of lasting damage!
🎵 Rhyme

Heavy usage sends a clear message: beware of lasting damage!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈjuːsɪdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈjuːsɪdʒ/

🌳Etymology

Rootuse
Suffix--age

🎵Rhyme

messagepassagestoragedamage
message
passage
storage
damage

🔗Collocations

water usage
energy usage
correct usage
heavy usage
reduce usage
monitor usage
grammar usage

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My phone's battery usage skyrockets when I play games, but somehow stays perfect when my mom checks it.

The company tracks employee internet usage to ensure productivity.

😄 Fun example

His usage of outdated slang makes him sound like a time traveler from the 90s.

Understanding proper usage of academic vocabulary is crucial for TEPS success.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

useutilizationapplicationemploymentconsumption

Antonyms

disuseneglectabandonment

Related

userusefulutilizepracticecustomhabit

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