usage and use

[AUTOMOON]

When should we use the first , and when the second?

 

[Tdol]

When something is measured or metered, 'usage' is often preferred. ;-)

 

[AUTOMOON]

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Could you further give me some examples to illustrate?

 

[Casiopea]

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Could you further give me some examples to illustrate?

use is a verb; it's pronounced [yuz].
use is a noun, short for usage; it's pronounced [yus].

As a verb: I use ([yuz]) at least one bottle of shampoo a month.
As a noun: Don't mind his use ([yus]) of the word.
As a noun: Don't minde his usage of the word. [yu'sIdj]

All the best,