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usage

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/ˈjuːsɪdʒ/ · us-age

The way in which a word or phrase is normally and correctly used.

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Meanings

nounformal

The way in which a word or phrase is normally and correctly used.

وہ طریقہ جس میں ایک لفظ یا جملے کا عمومی اور صحیح استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

استعمال

istamaal

Synonyms

application practice customاستعمالکاربردرسم

Antonyms

misuse abuseغلط استعمالنقص

Common Collocations

common usage
correct usage
cultural usage

Example Sentences

Proper usage of the words is crucial for effective communication.

الفاظ کا صحیح استعمال مؤثر مواصلت کے لئے اہم ہے۔

Alfaz ka sahi istemaal mo'asar muwaaslat ke liye aham hai.

The dictionary provides guidance on the usage of difficult terms.

ڈکشنری مشکل اصطلاحات کے استعمال پر رہنمائی فراہم کرتی ہے۔

Dictionary mushkil istilahat ke istemaal par rehnumai faraham karti hai.

Understanding the usage of language can improve one's fluency.

زبان کے استعمال کو سمجھنا کسی کی روانی کو بہتر بنا سکتا ہے۔

Zuban ke istemaal ko samajhna kisi ki rawani ko behter bana sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

usage vs. ussage:Usage refers to the customary way of using a word or phrase, while 'ussage' is a non-standard variation that lacks a widely accepted definition.

Word Family

use

verbاستعمال کرنا

usable

adjectiveکارآمد

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'usage' as the way you 'use' a word.

Imagine a dictionary showing the proper usage of various words.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

استعمال سے ہی علم میں اضافہ ہوتا ہے۔

Istamaal se hi ilm mein izafa hota hai.

Knowledge increases with use.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "usagie" — habit or custom

First known use: 14th century

The term 'usage' has developed over time from Old French, reflecting the ways in which language and customs are practiced.