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abuse vs use up

use up vs abuse

abuse is a noun but use up is not a noun.

abuse and use up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abuse Yes No Yes No
use up No No Yes No
As verbs, use up is a hypernym of abuse; that is, use up is a word with a broader meaning than abuse:
  • abuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
  • use up: use up (resources or materials)
Other hypernyms of abuse include consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, wipe out.
As verbs, use up is a hypernym of abuse; that is, use up is a word with a broader meaning than abuse:
  • abuse: use wrongly or improperly or excessively
  • use up: use up (resources or materials)
Other hypernyms of abuse include consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, wipe out.
abuse (noun) use up (noun)
improper or excessive use
cruel or inhumane treatment
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
abuse (verb) use up (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something use up (resources or materials)
use wrongly or improperly or excessively require (time or space)
use foul or abusive language towards
treat badly
Difference between abuse and use up

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