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overuse vs utilise

utilise vs overuse

overuse is a noun but utilise is not a noun.

overuse and utilise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overuse Yes No Yes No
utilise No No Yes No
As verbs, utilise is a hypernym of overuse; that is, utilise is a word with a broader meaning than overuse:
  • overuse: make use of too often or too extensively
  • utilise: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of overuse include apply, employ, use, utilize.
overuse (noun) utilise (noun)
exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overuse (verb) utilise (verb)
make use of too often or too extensively put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Difference between overuse and utilise

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