📘usage

noun
/ˈjuːsɪdʒ/

Meaning

The action of using something; the way in which a word or phrase is normally used.
the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language

Example Sentences

The book explains the proper usage of technical terms.

The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.

Example Expressions

common usage

Synonyms

practice, use, custom, convention, application, employment, utilization
Entry 1
practice, use, custom, convention
Entry 2
use, application, employment, utilization

Antonyms

misuse, error, disuse, neglect, abandonment
Entry 1
misuse, error, disuse
Entry 2
disuse, neglect, abandonment

Collocations

word usage, proper usage, language usage, common usage, correct usage
Entry 1
word usage, proper usage, language usage, common usage
Entry 2
correct usage, common usage, word usage

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