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Usage vs. Use 

"Usage" vs. "Use" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both refer to utilizing something in order to achieve particular results. However, 'use' can function as both a noun and a verb, whereas, 'usage' is only a noun and it is more formal than 'use' as a noun.

Differences

As stated above, 'usage' is a noun and it is more formal than 'use. 'Use' can function as both a noun and a verb. Look at the following examples:

Example

Mom, can I use your hair drier?

All my life, people have been using me for their own stupid experiments.

Here, 'use' indicates manipulating and taking advantage of someone.

The electricity usage has been reduced recently.

Similarities

Both refer to utilizing something in order to reach particular results. Check out the following examples:

Example

Now tell me, how can I use this weapon?

Below, we're gonna analyze the different usages of this verb phrase.

Are They Interchangeable?

Although they are both used in the same context, they cannot be used interchangeably because they have different grammatical functions. Compare:

Example

✓ I used this book whenever I wanted to put a spell on someone.

X I usage this book whenever I wanted to put a spell on someone.

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