Synonyms for

Usage

Verb / ˈju:sʌdʒ / / ˈju:sɪdʒ / Another word for usage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The action of using something or the way in which something is used.

Synonyms & similar words

employment use utilisation custom exercise utilization usance use application utilization practice employment exertion consumption handling treatment exploitation operation functioning running manipulation play exercise activity habit custom routine

Synonyms by register

Formal

application employment utilization exercise

Informal

use how it's used way of using

Literary

employ habit custom

Antonyms

disuse neglect misuse nonuse avoidance

Common collocations

  • common usage
  • proper usage
  • language usage
  • usage patterns
  • usage statistics
  • usage rights
  • usage policy

Word family

noun usage
verb use
adjective usable
adverb usefully

Usage note

While 'usage' often refers to the way something is used, it can also refer to established customs or practices, especially in language. Be mindful of context to distinguish between the act of using and the accepted manner of use.

Example sentences

  1. The usage of seat belts is important for safety.
  2. The teacher explained the usage of the new math manipulatives.
  3. The usage of plastic bags has been limited in some cities.
  4. Proper usage of grammar is important in writing.
  5. The usage of a dictionary can help with vocabulary.

Quotes

  • 'The usage of words is everything.' - Oscar Wilde
  • 'The usage of power is always determined by the sum total of motives, which animate those who exercise it.' - James Mill
  • 'The usage of money is all the advantage there is in having it.' - Benjamin Franklin

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