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The correct spelling is using.

How to pronounce using

/ˈjuːzɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈjuːzɪŋ/

Say it like: Usi-ng

The correct spelling is using. To utilize or employ. For example: "soldiers who are used to hardships and danger"

Usage Examples

soldiers who are used to hardships and danger

I used to get things done.

to use an animal cruelly

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To utilize or employ.
  2. 2.To accustom; to habituate. (Now common only in participial form. Uses the same pronunciation as the noun; see usage notes.)
  3. 3.(except in past tense) To habitually do; to be wont to do. (Now chiefly in past-tense forms; see used to.)
  4. 4.To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.
  5. 5.To behave, act, comport oneself.

noun

  1. 1.Use; utilization

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