using

Meanings

• Verb

  To make use of; utilize.

  - "He is using the new software for his business."
  - "We are using renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions."

• Verb

  To operate or employ (a machine, tool, or vehicle).

  - "The mechanic is using a wrench to tighten the bolts."
  - "The pilot is using the controls to navigate the plane."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1235963"

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Synonyms

apply , employ , engage , utilise , utilize , exploit , take advantage of

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with using
abusing , choosing , ducing , using

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Homophones

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

1. using (Spanish) : utilizando
   

2. using (French) : utilisant
   

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Variants

List of all variants of using that leads to same result
use , used , uses , using , ill-use , ill-used , ill-uses , ill-using , use up , used up , uses up , using up

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

used, usingself, usingup

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English usian ‘to use, employ, practice, exercise;’ past participle of utwisan ‘to turn out, bring out, use up.’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'using' is used over 1,000 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

2. The phrase 'using and wringing' was used in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' to describe Lady Macbeth's guilt and remorse.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. utilization: The act or process of using or making use of something.

2. consumption: The act of using up or wearing out a resource or commodity.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'using' is often used to describe the exploitation or manipulation of one person by another. In art, 'using' can refer to the process of creating art from found objects or materials.

How to Memorize "using"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself using an object or tool. Visualize the motion and sensation of using it.
   - Visualize the benefits or outcomes of using something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'using' with actions, tools, or machines.
   - Create a mental image of someone using an object or tool.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym U-S-I-N-G to remember the definition: Utilize, Skills, Instruments, Necessities, and Goals.
   - Create a memorable phrase or sentence using the word 'using'.

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