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use vs take in

take in vs use

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

use and take in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
take in No No Yes No
As verbs, take in is a hypernym of use; that is, take in is a word with a broader meaning than use:
  • use: take or consume (regularly or habitually)
  • take in: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Other hypernyms of use include consume, have, ingest, take.
use (noun) take in (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 in (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose make (clothes) smaller
take or consume (regularly or habitually) take into one's family
use up (resources or materials) take up mentally
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense) fool or hoax
avail oneself to serve oneself to, or consume regularly
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage take up as if with a sponge
fold up
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
accept
take in, also metaphorically
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
Difference between use and take in

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