Word
usage
Phoneticsus·age, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈjusədʒ/
UK/jˈuːsɪdʒ/
Definitions
01language use
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the way that words and phrases are actually used by people when they speak or write.
n. the established manner in which a language is spoken or written within a particular community.
“The dictionary provides many examples of modern English usage.”
“The professor noted that while the phrasing was technically grammatical, it did not align with standard academic usage in the field of linguistics.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to general language patterns.
Pitfall
The book explains the English use.
The book explains English usage.
Use 'usage' when referring to the collective habits and rules of a language, rather than a single instance of using it.
Synonyms
02the act of using
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of using something, or the amount that it is used.
n. the action of using something or the fact of being used; often relates to the consumption of a resource.
日本語:使用、語法※
Español:uso
“The new car is designed to reduce fuel usage during long trips.”
“The city council implemented new regulations to monitor industrial water usage during the peak of the summer drought.”
Usage
Commonly found in technical or official contexts regarding resources like water or electricity.
Synonyms
03treatment of others
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal · Literary
n. the way you treat a person or a thing.
n. the manner of treating a person or thing; often used in legal or formal contexts regarding fair or unfair treatment.
“The prisoners complained about their harsh usage by the guards.”
“The humanitarian report detailed the rough usage of displaced civilians by the local militia forces during the conflict.”
Usage
Usually modified by an adjective like 'fair', 'harsh', or 'rough'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “usage” in context.
Adjective
01. current usage
“The dictionary includes many new words that have entered current usage over the last decade.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“And the usage of privately owned e-scooters isn't reflected in this research.” “Forget traffic lights, the usage of roundabouts here is hope and pray,” another added.” Etymology
From Middle English usage, from Anglo-Norman and Old French usage.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0