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use vs take advantage

take advantage vs use

use is a noun but take advantage is not a noun.

use and take advantage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
take advantage No No Yes No
As verbs, take advantage is a hyponym of use; that is, take advantage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:
  • use: seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
  • take advantage: make excessive use of
Other hyponyms of use include trespass.
use (noun) take advantage (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) take advantage (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose draw advantages from
take or consume (regularly or habitually) make excessive use of
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 take advantage

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