Usage Meaning in English

word

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Definition

How a word, phrase, or object is used; also can mean the act of using something or how often it is used.

Usage & Nuances

Common in formal, academic, and technical contexts. Often paired with 'language', e.g., 'word usage'. Do not confuse with 'use', which is the action, whereas 'usage' often refers to the manner or tradition of use. Can also mean 'amount used', as in 'energy usage'.

• Spanish: uso
• Portuguese (BR): uso
• Portuguese (PT): uso
• Chinese (Simplified): 用法 - 使用
• Chinese (Traditional): 用法 - 使用
• Hindi: प्रयोग
• Arabic: استخدام
• Bengali: ব্যবহার - প্রয়োগ
• Russian: употребление - использование
• Japanese: 用法
• Vietnamese: cách sử dụng - việc sử dụng
• Korean: 사용 - 용법
• Turkish: kullanım
• Urdu: استعمال - استعمال کرنے کا طریقہ
• Indonesian: penggunaan

Example Sentences

Correct usage of words is important in writing.

basic

Please monitor the water usage in your home.

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Internet usage has gone up during the holidays.

natural

This dictionary explains modern English usage very well.

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He wasn't sure about the usage of that technical term.

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The usage of this machine is easy to learn.

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