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using

SayYOO-zing/ˈju.zɪŋ/UK/ˈjuː.zɪŋ/

2 meanings of using

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of use. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.

    She is using a new phone to take photos.

    They keep using the same excuse every week.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The act of putting something to work for a purpose.

    The careful using of clean water saved many lives in the village.

    Gentle using of the machines made them last much longer.

    Similaruse, usage, utilization, employment

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using is a form of use

use, verb: To do something with a thing, word, or method for a particular purpose. Full entry

Forms
useuses he/she/itusing -ing formused past tense, past participle
Spelling
use → using: drop the e, add -ing

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