What is the Difference Between "Use" and "Usage"?

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The word "use" can be used as a verb or a noun, while "usage" is always a noun. "Use" is typically used to describe the act of using something, while "usage" is used to describe a practice or habitual use of something. 

Here are some examples of "use" in a sentence: 

• "I need to use the car to fetch Maria from school".
• "Ynaldo decides to use his duffel bag instead of his backpack to go on a vacation".
• "The landowners use the tenants for their own benefit".
• "I have used up all of my savings for the entire week".

Here are some examples of "usage" in a sentence: 

• "He was a stickler for the correct usage of English".
• "It's very definitely a usage which has come over to Britain from America".
• "Parts of the motor wore out because of constant usage".
• "If your water usage is very small, it may be worthwhile opting for a meter".

I hope this helps you with your question and I look forward to receiving any further queries you may have.