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use vs exploit

exploit vs use

use and exploit both are nouns.

use and exploit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
exploit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, exploit is a hyponym of use; that is, exploit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:
  • use: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  • exploit: use or manipulate to one's advantage
As verbs, exploit is a hypernym of use; that is, exploit is a word with a broader meaning than use:
  • use: seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
  • exploit: use or manipulate to one's advantage
Other hypernyms of use include work.
use (noun) exploit (noun)
the act of using a notable achievement
(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) exploit (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose use or manipulate to one's advantage
take or consume (regularly or habitually) draw from; make good use of
use up (resources or materials) work excessively hard
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 exploit

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