exploit vs use

exploit and use both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
exploit	Yes	No	Yes	No
use	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, use is a hypernym of exploit; that is, use is a word with a broader meaning than exploit:

exploit: use or manipulate to one's advantage
use: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Other hypernyms of exploit include apply, employ, utilise, utilize.

As verbs, use is a hyponym of exploit; that is, use is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exploit:

Other hyponyms of exploit include make hay, play, avail, help, feed, prey.

As verbs, use is a hypernym of exploit; that is, use is a word with a broader meaning than exploit:

exploit: draw from; make good use of
use: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Other hypernyms of exploit include apply, employ, utilise, utilize.

exploit (noun)	use (noun)
a notable achievement	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

exploit (verb)	use (verb)
use or manipulate to one's advantage	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
draw from; make good use of	take or consume (regularly or habitually)
work excessively hard	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