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utility

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of utility

the capacity for being useful for some purpose
  • the store specializes in gee-whiz gadgetry of dubious utility
Synonyms of utility

account, avail, mileage, service, serviceability, serviceableness, use, usefulness
Words Related to utility

advantage, benefit, gain

aid, assistance, help

applicability, appropriateness, fitness, relevance

profit, value, worth
Near Antonyms of utility

inapplicability, inappropriateness
Antonyms of utility

uselessness, worthlessness

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