difference between 'use' and 'usage'

[xupeng66]

Hi All, 'use' and 'usage' seem to have the same meaning as nouns to me. However, I suspect there might be some subtle distinctions between them. Can anyone tell the difference? Thanks

 

[charliedeut]

The difference isn't clear for me either. However, see https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/google.php?q=use%20vs%20usage

 

[konungursvia]

I think the former is simply descriptive of any kind of utilization whereas the latter implies a customary fashion, a community sanction, and a normative stamp of approval.

 

[Rover_KE]

Type use/usage in the Google Custom S(earch) box near the top of the page. You will find links to previous discussions of this topic.

Rover​

 

[tzfujimino]

Type use/usage in the Google Custom S(earch) box near the top of the page. You will find links to previous discussions of this topic.

Rover​

Charlie has already provided the link for us in post #2.
But thank you all the same.:-D

 

[Rover_KE]

Sorry. I missed that.