Using: meaning, definitions and examples
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using
[ หjuหzษชล ]
in a sentence
The act of putting something into operation or service; the utilization of something for a particular purpose.
Synonyms
application, employment, utilization, utilizing
Examples of usage
- The using of new technology has greatly improved our efficiency at work.
- She was criticized for her careless using of company resources.
in a sentence
The practice of taking illicit drugs.
Synonyms
drug use, narcotics consumption, substance abuse
Examples of usage
- He struggled with addiction due to his using of heroin.
- Using can have serious consequences on one's health.
in a sentence
To employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of.
Synonyms
apply, employ, utilization, utilize
Examples of usage
- She was using her phone to take pictures.
- The company is using a new marketing strategy to attract customers.
Translations
Translations of the word "using" in other languages:
๐ต๐น usando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคฏเฅเค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verwenden
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggunakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะบะพัะธััะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ uลผywanie
๐ฏ๐ต ไฝฟ็จใใ (ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท utiliser
๐ช๐ธ usando
๐น๐ท kullanma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ฉํ๋ (sayonghaneun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุณุชุฎุฏุงู
๐จ๐ฟ pouลพรญvรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pouลพรญvanie
๐จ๐ณ ไฝฟ็จ (shวyรฒng)
๐ธ๐ฎ uporaba
๐ฎ๐ธ nota
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐะนะดะฐะปะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแงแแแแแ (gamokeneba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ istifadษ etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ usando
Word origin
The word 'using' is derived from the Old English word 'usen' which means 'to make use of'. Over the centuries, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to utilization and application. The verb form of 'using' has become a common part of everyday language, reflecting the act of employing something for a specific purpose. In modern usage, 'using' can refer to both practical application and illicit drug consumption.
See also: abuse, disuse, disused, misuse, misused, overuse, peruse, reusableness, reuse, reusing, underuse, unusable, unused, usability, usable, usage, used, useful, usefully, usefulness, useless, uselessness, users, usual, utensil, utilize.