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/ˈjuːzɪŋ/ · us·ing
verb
  1. To utilize or employ. She is using her skills to help the community.
  2. To accustom; to habituate. Soldiers who are used to hardships and danger are better prepared for combat.
  3. To habitually do; to be wont to do. I used to get things done quickly, but now I take more time.
noun
  1. Use; utilization. The company's main goal is to increase its using of renewable energy sources.

Synonyms

applyemployengageutiliseutilizeexploittake advantage of

Antonyms

abusemisuseunderuseneglectdiscardignore
Did you know? The phrase 'used to' is a common idiomatic expression that means 'accustomed to' or 'in the habit of'.

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Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026