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user

/ˈjuːzə/ /ˈjuzɚ/

Meanings
noun
One who uses or makes use of something, a consumer/client or an express or implied licensee (free user) or a trespasser.

Examples :

"My sister is a frequent user of the library's online resources. "
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Related Words

Illustration computing

computing verb

/kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/

To reckon or calculate.

"Can anyone here compute the square root of 10201?"

Illustration assiduous

assiduous adjective

/əˈsɪdjuːəs/ /əˈsɪdʒuːəs/

Hard-working, diligent or regular (in attendance or work); industrious.

"The student's assiduous preparation for the exam paid off; she earned a high score. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration resources

resources noun

/ɹɨˈzɔɹsɨz/

Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

"The students used library resources like books and computers to complete their research project. "

Illustration trespasser

trespasser noun

/ˈtɹɛsˌpæsɚ/ /ˈtɹɛsˌpɑsɚ/

One who trespasses; an interloper.

"The security guard told the trespasser to leave the property immediately. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration selfishly

selfishly adverb

/ˈsɛlfɪʃli/ /ˈsɛlfiʃli/

In a selfish manner; with regard to private interest only or chiefly.

"He selfishly took the last cookie, even though his little sister wanted one too. "

Illustration precedents

precedents noun

/ˈpresɪdənts/ /ˈpresɪdens/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

""The judge relied on legal precedents from similar cases to decide the verdict in this trial." "

Illustration narcotics

narcotics noun

/nɑrˈkɑtɪks/ /nɑrˈkɑɾɪks/

Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.

"The police warned about the dangers of using narcotics purchased illegally, as their effects can be unpredictable and addictive. "

Illustration ambiguity

ambiguity noun

/æmbɪˈɡjuːɪti/

Something, particularly words and sentences, that is open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, if that meaning etc cannot be determined from its context.

"His speech was made with such great ambiguity that neither supporter nor opponent could be certain of his true position."

Illustration textbooks

textbooks noun

/ˈtɛkstbʊks/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"Students need to buy their textbooks before the first day of class. "

Illustration possession

possession noun

/pəˈzɛʃən/

Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights.

"The library has possession of the rare book, even though it doesn't own it. "