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take advantage vs use

use vs take advantage

take advantage is not a noun while use is a noun.

take advantage and use both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take advantage No No Yes No
use Yes No Yes No
As verbs, use is a hypernym of take advantage; that is, use is a word with a broader meaning than take advantage:
  • take advantage: make excessive use of
  • use: seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
take advantage (noun) use (noun)
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
take advantage (verb) use (verb)
draw advantages from put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
make excessive use of take or consume (regularly or habitually)
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
Difference between take advantage and use

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