use vs sap

use and sap both are nouns.

use and sap both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
use	Yes	No	Yes	No
sap	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sap is a hyponym of use; that is, sap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:

use: use up (resources or materials)
sap: deplete

Other hyponyms of use include abuse, misuse, pervert, abuse, run out, drain, spare, indulge, luxuriate, burn, burn off, burn up, drop, expend, spend, spend, occupy, take, use up, blow, squander, waste, exhaust, play out, run down, tire.

use (noun)	sap (noun)
the act of using	a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition	a person who lacks good judgment
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage	a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
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)	sap (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	excavate the earth beneath
take or consume (regularly or habitually)	deplete
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

Difference between use and sap

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