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burn off vs use

use vs burn off

burn off is not a noun while use is a noun.

burn off and use both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
burn off No No Yes No
use Yes No Yes No
As verbs, use is a hypernym of burn off; that is, use is a word with a broader meaning than burn off:
  • burn off: use up (energy)
  • use: use up (resources or materials)
Other hypernyms of burn off include consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use up, wipe out.
burn off (noun) use (noun)
the act of using
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
what something is used for
a particular service
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
burn off (verb) use (verb)
clear land of its vegetation by burning it off put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
use up (energy) take or consume (regularly or habitually)
use up (resources or materials)
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
avail oneself to
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
Difference between burn off and use

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