user
- 01 A2 Elementary
a person who uses a computer, an app, or a website.
an individual who operates a computer system or software, typically via a registered account.
Simple“The new app is very easy for the average user to understand.”
In context“The system administrator reset the password after the user failed to authenticate their identity through the secure portal.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
someone who uses a specific product or service.
a person who makes use of a particular facility, product, or service.
Simple“Regular users of the library can borrow up to ten books at a time.”
In context“The city council conducted a survey to determine if frequent users of public transport were satisfied with the new bus routes.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a person who uses other people in a selfish or unfair way.
an individual who habitually exploits others for personal gain or emotional support without offering anything in return.
Simple“She eventually realised he was just a user who only called when he needed money.”
In context“In her memoir, she describes her former business partner as a cold-hearted user who discarded colleagues once they were no longer profitable.”
SynonymsexploitermanipulatorAntonymsgiveraltruist - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
a person who uses illegal drugs.
an individual who habitually consumes controlled substances or illegal drugs.
Simple“The local clinic provides support and clean needles for drug users.”
In context“Public health initiatives often focus on harm reduction strategies for long-term intravenous drug users within the urban core.”
- 05 B1 Intermediate
the name you use to log in to a website or app.
a shortened form of 'username', referring to the unique identifier for a digital account.
Simple“I forgot my user, so I had to ask the website to email it to me.”
In context“Please ensure your user and password do not contain any special characters that might conflict with the database syntax.”
Usage user experience · users often · allow user
From Middle English usere, equivalent to use + -er. Cognate with Scots usar, uiser (“user”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.