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use vs eat

eat vs use

use is a noun but eat is not a noun.

use and eat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
eat No No Yes No
As verbs, use and eat are synonyms defined as:
  • use and eat: use up (resources or materials)
Other synonyms of use include consume, deplete, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use up, wipe out.
use (noun) eat (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
use (verb) eat (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
take or consume (regularly or habitually) take in solid food
use up (resources or materials) eat a meal; take a meal
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense) take in food; used of animals only
avail oneself to use up (resources or materials)
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way
Difference between use and eat

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