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using

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "using" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables

5 characters

English (US)

2syllables

using

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using is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, using is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofusing

1verb

To utilize or employ.
To accustom; to habituate. (Now common only in participial form. Uses the same pronunciation as the noun; see usage notes.)
Example: "soldiers who are used to hardships and danger"
(except in past tense) To habitually do; to be wont to do. (Now chiefly in past-tense forms; see used to.)
Example: "I used to get things done."
To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.
Example: "to use an animal cruelly"
To behave, act, comport oneself.

1noun

Use; utilization

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