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use vs practice

practice vs use

use and practice both are nouns.

use and practice both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
practice Yes No Yes No
As nouns, practice is a hyponym of use; that is, practice is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:
  • use: the act of using
  • practice: the exercise of a profession
Other hyponyms of use include play, abuse, misuse, development, exploitation, recycling, application, practical application.
As verbs, use and practice are synonyms defined as:
  • use and practice: avail oneself to
Other synonyms of use include apply.
use (noun) practice (noun)
the act of using a customary way of operation or behavior
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition systematic training by multiple repetitions
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage the exercise of a profession
what something is used for translating an idea into action
a particular service knowledge of how something is usually done
(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) practice (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose learn by repetition
take or consume (regularly or habitually) engage in a rehearsal (of)
use up (resources or materials) carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense) avail oneself to
avail oneself to engage in or perform
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
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