Usage (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The customary manner in which a language (or a form of a language) is spoken or written; "English usage"; "a usage borrowed from French".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hypernyms

• Linguistic Communication

Meaning ²

The act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Use
• Exercise
• Utilization
• Utilisation
• Employment

Hypernyms

• Activity

Hyponyms

• Exploitation
• Application
• Recycling
• Practice
• Misuse
• Play

Related Words

• Use (verb)

Meaning ³

Accepted or habitual practice.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Custom
• Usance

Hypernyms

• Survival
• Practice

Hyponyms

• Couvade
• Habit
• Ritual
• Anglicism
• Germanism
• Consuetude
• Americanism
• Hijab

Related Words

• Use (verb)