reuse
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1re·use

transitive verb \(ˌ)rē-ˈyüz\

Definition of REUSE

: to use again especially in a different way or after reclaiming or reprocessing <the need to reuse scarce resources> <reuse packing material as insulation>

Examples of REUSE

  1. I can reuse that container.

First Known Use of REUSE

1843

2reuse

noun \-ˈyüs\

Definition of REUSE

: further, different, or repeated use

First Known Use of REUSE

1866

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