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reuse vs apply

apply vs reuse

reuse and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reuse No No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hypernym of reuse; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than reuse:
  • reuse: use again after processing
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of reuse include employ, use, utilise, utilize.
reuse (verb) apply (verb)
use again after processing ask (for something)
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
coat, cover or smear a surface with
give or convey physically
avail oneself to
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis
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