reuse
Reuse (verb) means to use something again, either for the same purpose or a new one, instead of throwing it away. Example: “You can reuse this jar to store spices.”
How to use reuse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsing something again instead of throwing it out.
Don't confuse with "recycle" — reuse means using the same item again as-is, while recycling breaks it down into raw material first.
Word forms
reused past tense, reuses plural, reuses singular
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You can _____ this jar to store spices.
Etymology
From re- + use.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for reuse
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What does “reuse” mean?
The word “reuse” means to use something again, either for the same purpose or a new one, instead of throwing it away. In plain terms, using something again instead of throwing it out.
How do you pronounce “reuse”?
“Reuse” is pronounced ree-YOOS (/ɹiːˈjuːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “reuse” in a sentence?
Here is “reuse” used in a sentence: “You can reuse this jar to store spices.”
What part of speech is “reuse”?
Depending on how it is used, “reuse” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “reuse” a common word?
“Reuse” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “reuse” have?
“Reuse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to use something again, either for the same purpose or a new one, instead of throwing it away.