using Meaning & Definition
/ˈjuː.zɪŋ/
What Does Using Mean?
As a verb, using means present participle and gerund of use. As a noun, it means use; utilization.
Using: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈjuː.zɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | exploitation, victimization and victimisation |
| Plural | usings |
Using Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of use
Using as a Noun
- use; utilization
Verb
- To utilize or employ.
- To accustom; to habituate. (Now common only in participial form. Uses the same pronunciation as the noun; see usage notes.)
soldiers who are used to hardships and danger
- (except in past tense) To habitually do; to be wont to do. (Now chiefly in past-tense forms; see used to.)
I used to get things done.
- To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.
to use an animal cruelly
- To behave, act, comport oneself.
Synonyms of Using
Using synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Using
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Using in a Sentence
soldiers who are used to hardships and danger
I used to get things done.
to use an animal cruelly
Word Forms & Grammar
using
using (usually uncountable, plural usings)
Words That Rhyme With Using
Pronouncing Using
You say using as //ˈjuː.zɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Using: Your Questions Answered
Is using a verb or a noun?
Using is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for using?
Words with a similar meaning to using include exploitation, victimization and victimisation. See the full list of using synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of using?
The plural of using is usings.