use vs activity

activity vs use

use and activity both are nouns.

use is a verb but activity is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
use	Yes	No	Yes	No
activity	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, activity is a hypernym of use; that is, activity is a word with a broader meaning than use:

use: the act of using
activity: any specific behavior

use (noun)	activity (noun)
the act of using	any specific behavior
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition	the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage	an organic process that takes place in the body
what something is used for	a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
a particular service	the state of being active
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property	(chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

use (verb)	activity (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
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 use and activity

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