usage

CEFRB1

/ˈjuːsɪd͡ʒ/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The way in which something is used.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Habit, practice., Custom, tradition.

Examples

  • As an Englishman, he is particularly sensitive to the differences between English and American usage.

  • The proliferation of Internet usage has given birth to a new generation of young people.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4

Also pronounced

  • /ˈjuːzɪd͡ʒ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Utilization., The act of using something; use, employment.

  2. Habit, practice.

  3. Custom, tradition.

More examples

In context

  • [S]everal young people sung sacred music in the churchyard at night, which it seems is an usage here.

  • In descriptive fact, word senses are established by usage.

  • A book on current English usage

Quick test

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The daily blank of water increased dramatically during the severe summer drought.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English usage, from Anglo-Norman and Old French usage. Equivalent to use + -age.