Word
reuse
Phoneticsre·use, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈjus/
UK/ɹiːjˈuːz/
Definitions
01to use again
A2 · Elementary
v. to use something more than once, often for a new purpose, to avoid wasting it.
v. to employ an item or material again in its original or a modified capacity, typically to extend its lifecycle.
日本語:再利用する※
“You can reuse these glass jars to store spices in your kitchen.”
“The software architecture was designed so that developers could reuse existing modules across different applications, significantly reducing production time.”
02the act of using again
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of using something again instead of throwing it in the trash.
n. the practice or instance of using an item again, often discussed in the context of environmental sustainability.
“The city encourages the reuse of plastic bags to help the environment.”
“The policy focuses on the reduction of waste through the systematic reuse of industrial components within the manufacturing cycle.”
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Antonyms
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.
Pitfall
I want to reuse of this bottle.
I want to reuse this bottle.
Reuse is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'of'.
Etymology
From re- + use.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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