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use vs conspicuous consumption

conspicuous consumption vs use

use and conspicuous consumption both are nouns.

use is a verb but conspicuous consumption is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
conspicuous consumption Yes No No No
As nouns, conspicuous consumption is a hyponym of use; that is, conspicuous consumption is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:
  • use: (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
  • conspicuous consumption: buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth
Other hyponyms of use include consumption of materials, material intensity.
use (noun) conspicuous consumption (noun)
the act of using buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth
(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
use (verb) conspicuous consumption (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 conspicuous consumption

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