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take in vs use

use vs take in

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

take in and use both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take in No No Yes No
use Yes No Yes No
As verbs, use is a hyponym of take in; that is, use is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take in:
  • take in: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
  • use: take or consume (regularly or habitually)
take in (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 in (verb) use (verb)
make (clothes) smaller put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
take into one's family take or consume (regularly or habitually)
take up mentally use up (resources or materials)
fool or hoax habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
serve oneself to, or consume regularly avail oneself to
take up as if with a sponge seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
fold up
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
accept
take in, also metaphorically
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
Difference between take in and use

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