Using

//ˈju.zɪŋ// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    use; utilization uncountable, usually

    "It brings his payings into close and convenient correspondence with his usings of commodities, and different branches of his expenditure thus become easily comparable."

  2. 2
    an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of use form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms
ablationconsumptiondecreasedecrementdepletiondepreciation

Antonyms

All antonyms
rest

Example

More examples

"To win his audience, the speaker resorted to using rhetorical techniques he learned from his communication courses."

More for "using"

SynonymsSentencesPronunciationTranslate

Related Topic Clusters

Confusing Word Pairs

Commonly mixed-up words with quick context tests and usage cues.

ESL High-Frequency Vocabulary

Core word sets and usage distinctions for practical English fluency.

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciationBrowse writing guides

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.