usage

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of using or consuming something.

  - "He uses the pen to write."
  - "The company's usage of resources is efficient."

• Noun

  A particular method or way of doing something.

  - "What is the usage of this machine?"
  - "The usage of solar panels is becoming more popular."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈjuːsɪd͡ʒ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651674"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with usage
abuse , choose , muse , refuse

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. usage (en) : The act of using or consuming something.
   

2. usage (en) : A particular method or way of doing something.
   

3. usage (es) : A person who uses something.
   

4. usage (fr) : A person who uses something.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of usage that leads to same result
usage , usages , usage note , ill-usage , ill-usages , enter common usage

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Forms

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usages, usage's, used

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Etymology

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From Old French 'usage,' meaning 'custom, usage, practice.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'usage' comes from the Old French word 'usage,' meaning 'custom, usage, practice.',

2. The word 'usage' is related to the Latin word 'usus,' meaning 'use'.

3. The word 'usage' can also refer to the way a language is spoken or written in a particular region or community.

4. The term 'usage-based linguistics' is a theoretical approach to language study that emphasizes the role of usage in language acquisition and change.

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Related Concepts

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1. custom: Usage is closely related to the concept of custom, which refers to socially established behavior.

2. practice: Usage is also related to the concept of practice, which refers to the repeated application of a particular skill or behavior.

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Culture

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Usage has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to convey various meanings and concepts. For example, in literature, usage can refer to a character's behavior or habits. In art, usage can refer to the way an artwork is displayed or used. In music, usage can refer to the way a musical instrument is played or the way a melody is used.

How to Memorize "usage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of using an object or consuming a substance.
   - Visualize the concept of a method or way of doing something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'usage' with the act of using or consuming something.
   - Associate the word 'usage' with a particular method or way of doing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Use Good Utensils At the Table' to remember the meaning of 'usage' as 'the act of using something.'
   - Use the mnemonic 'Use Good Strategies And Techniques' to remember the meaning of 'usage' as 'a particular method or way of doing something.'

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