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use up vs misuse

misuse vs use up

use up is not a noun while misuse is a noun.

use up and misuse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use up No No Yes No
misuse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, misuse is a hyponym of use up; that is, misuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use up:
  • use up: use up (resources or materials)
  • misuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
Other hyponyms of use up include abuse, 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, sap, tire.
use up (noun) misuse (noun)
improper or excessive use
use up (verb) misuse (verb)
use up (resources or materials) change the inherent purpose or function of something
require (time or space) apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Difference between use up and misuse

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