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practice vs use

use vs practice

practice and use both are nouns.

practice and use both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
practice Yes No Yes No
use Yes No Yes No
As nouns, use is a hypernym of practice; that is, use is a word with a broader meaning than practice:
  • practice: the exercise of a profession
  • use: the act of using
Other hypernyms of practice include employment, exercise, usage, utilisation, utilization.
As verbs, practice and use are synonyms defined as:
  • practice and use: avail oneself to
Other synonyms of practice include apply.
practice (noun) use (noun)
a customary way of operation or behavior the act of using
systematic training by multiple repetitions (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
the exercise of a profession exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
translating an idea into action what something is used for
knowledge of how something is usually done 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
practice (verb) use (verb)
learn by repetition put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
engage in a rehearsal (of) take or consume (regularly or habitually)
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions use up (resources or materials)
avail oneself to habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
engage in or perform avail oneself to
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
Difference between practice and use

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