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use vs ritual

ritual vs use

use and ritual both are nouns.

use is not an adjective while ritual is an adjective.

use is a verb but ritual is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
ritual Yes Yes No No
As nouns, ritual is a hyponym of use; that is, ritual is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:
  • use: (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
  • ritual: stereotyped behavior
Other hyponyms of use include second nature, cleanliness.
use (noun) ritual (noun)
the act of using any customary observance or practice
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage stereotyped behavior
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 (adjective) ritual (adjective)
of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals
of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals
use (verb) ritual (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
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