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use vs extend

extend vs use

use is a noun but extend is not a noun.

use and extend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
extend No No Yes No
As verbs, extend is a hyponym of use; that is, extend 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
  • extend: use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
Other hyponyms of use include commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote, give, play, play, pull out all the stops, assign, put, ply, address, waste, misapply, misuse, avail, overdrive, overuse, cannibalise, cannibalize, recycle, reprocess, reuse, exploit, work, exploit, tap, strain, exercise, exert, enjoy, take, share, put to work, work, implement, fall back, recur, resort.
use (noun) extend (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) extend (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
take or consume (regularly or habitually) thrust or extend out
use up (resources or materials) extend in scope or range or area
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense) lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
avail oneself to continue or extend
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage expand the influence of
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
prolong the time allowed for payment of
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
open or straighten out; unbend
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
cause to move at full gallop
offer verbally
make available; provide
span an interval of distance, space or time
reach outward in space
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
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