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move vs use

use vs move

move and use both are nouns.

move and use both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
move Yes No Yes No
use Yes No Yes No
As verbs, use is a hyponym of move; that is, use is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than move:
  • move: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • use: use up (resources or materials)
Other hyponyms of move include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, alternate, take turns, end up, fetch up, finish, finish up, land up, wind up, festinate, hasten, hurry, look sharp, rush, disturb, interrupt, react, respond, go ahead, plow ahead, aggress, attack, consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use up, wipe out, force, create, come forward, come out, come to the fore, step forward, step to the fore, step up, look, pay back, repay, reward, satisfice, satisfise, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, dispatch, evade, race, play it by ear, play, deal, partner, exert, egotrip, reciprocate, go, move, proceed, come close, perform, dare, make bold, presume, engage, prosecute, pursue, act on, interact, oppose, react, take time by the forelock, coact, play, drive around, walk around, offer, volunteer, get around to, dally, flirt, play, toy, approach, go about, set about, participate, take part, misbehave, misconduct, misdemean, condescend, lower oneself, stoop, behave, comport, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try, court, romance, solicit, woo, court, dare, effect, antagonise, antagonize, counteract, anticipate, counter, foresee, forestall, prosecute, commit, perpetrate, pull, rampage, contend, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage, condescend, deign, descend, condescend, take care, act superior, lord it over, put on airs, queen it over, stampede, make a point, make sure, repeat, take over, surprise, sneak, play, take, guard, begin, start, go off at half-cock, go off half-cocked, hold back, hold off, wait, continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
move (noun) use (noun)
the act of deciding to do something the act of using
the act of changing your residence or place of business (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
(game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
a change of position that does not entail a change of location what something is used for
the act of changing location from one place to another 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
move (verb) use (verb)
be in a state of action put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
go or proceed from one point to another take or consume (regularly or habitually)
progress by being changed use up (resources or materials)
propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
have a turn; make one's move in a game avail oneself to
give an incentive for action seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
arouse sympathy or compassion in
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
change residence, affiliation, or place of employment
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
dispose of by selling
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
follow a procedure or take a course
live one's life in a specified environment
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