using

/ˈjuːzɪŋ/

verbprepositionus · ing

Think: “You ZING!” — **YOU** + **ZING** sounds like **using**.

Yes, it's using. Keep the **s**: it’s **use → using** (not *uze*).

Definitions

  1. verbthe present participle of use; employing something for a purpose
  2. prepositionby means of; with the help of

Examples

  • She is using a ruler to draw a straight line.
  • Using a flashlight, we found the keys under the couch.
  • He solved the puzzle by using clues from the picture.

Synonyms

employingutilizingapplyingworking withmaking use of

Antonyms

avoidingneglecting

Translations

ES usandoPT usandoFR en utilisant

Common misspellings

useingusngusingguzeingyusinguseingguzing

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