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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/

Korean meaning: 사용, 이용, 활용

Korean pronunciation: **유**시지

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  • His usage of outdated slang makes him sound like a time traveler from the 90s.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

usage concept
💡 Concept

the action of using something or the fact of being used

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usage rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

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

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈjuːsɪdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈjuːsɪdʒ/

🌳Etymology

Rootuse
Suffix--age

Origin

14세기 고대 프랑스어에서 유래되어, '사용하다'는 뜻의 'use'에 행위나 결과를 나타내는 접미사 '-age'가 붙어 '사용하는 행위나 방식'을 의미하게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

messagepassagestoragedamage
message
passage
storage
damage

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📝Examples

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His usage of outdated slang makes him sound like a time traveler from the 90s.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

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

useutilizationapplicationemploymentconsumption

Antonyms

disuseneglectabandonment

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