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eat vs use

use vs eat

eat is not a noun while use is a noun.

eat and use both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
eat No No Yes No
use Yes No Yes No
As verbs, eat and use are synonyms defined as:
  • eat and use: use up (resources or materials)
Other synonyms of eat include consume, deplete, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use up, wipe out.
eat (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
eat (verb) use (verb)
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
take in solid food take or consume (regularly or habitually)
eat a meal; take a meal use up (resources or materials)
take in food; used of animals only habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
use up (resources or materials) avail oneself to
worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
Difference between eat and use

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