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MaanuMp Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Difference use, usage

What is the difference between 'use' (noun) and 'usage'?
When can I use 'use'?
When can I use 'usage'?

Can I use these words interchangeabily?
  

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The Cambridge Dictionary's definitions of those two words reflect the difference I sense between those two words. key=87500&dict=CALD To me, the word "usage" suggests the way something is used. key=87494&dict=CALD I think the sample sentences that Cambridge provides are good.

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  • The Cambridge Dictionary's definitions of those two words reflect the difference I sense between those two words.
  • key=87500&dict=CALD To me, the word "usage" suggests the way something is used.
  • key=87494&dict=CALD I think the sample sentences that Cambridge provides are good.
  • They should be helpful in getting a feel for the difference between the two words.
  • There are some contexts in which you could use either word, however they are definitely not always interchangeable.
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The Cambridge Dictionary's definitions of those two words reflect the difference I sense between those two words. I tend to use the word "usage" as it is described here:
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=87500&dict=CALD

To me, the word "usage" suggests th
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I believe that the first time I came across usage was on these forums a few years ago.
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ow really,.. by the way thanks for the answers Emotion: smile
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