- dis·use
- /dısˈjuːs/ noun [noncount]: the state of not being used : lack of use
The room was dusty from/with disuse.
The word fell into disuse [=people stopped using it] many years ago.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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dis|use — «noun. dihs YOOS; verb. dihs YOOZ», noun, verb, used, us|ing. –n. lack of use; not being used: »The old tools were rusted from disuse. Many words common in Shakespeare s time have fallen into disuse. –v.t. to stop using; discontinue the use or… … Useful english dictionary
dis|play´er — dis|play «dihs PLAY», verb, noun, adjective. –v.t. 1. to put on view; show: »The American flag is displayed on the 4th of July. 2. to show in a special way so as to attract attention: »The stores are displaying the new spring clothes in their… … Useful english dictionary
dis|play — «dihs PLAY», verb, noun, adjective. –v.t. 1. to put on view; show: »The American flag is displayed on the 4th of July. 2. to show in a special way so as to attract attention: »The stores are displaying the new spring clothes in their windows. 3.… … Useful english dictionary
dis|pos|a|ble — «dihs POH zuh buhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. that can be disposed of after use; that can be thrown away: »disposable containers of foil, disposable paper napkins. 2. at one s disposal; available: »Disposable income is money for spending or… … Useful english dictionary
dis|guise — «dihs GYZ», verb, guised, guis|ing. noun. –v.t. 1. to hide who one really is by looking like someone else: »Uncle disguised himself as Santa Claus. The spy disguised himself as an old woman. 2. to hide what (a thing) really is; make (a thing)… … Useful english dictionary
dis|sav´er — dis|save «dihs SAYV», intransitive verb, saved, sav|ing. to use up one s savings; spend more than one earns: »Rising prices are, it would seem, causing people to dissave and pour the money into goods for fear of further depreciation in the value… … Useful english dictionary
dis|save — «dihs SAYV», intransitive verb, saved, sav|ing. to use up one s savings; spend more than one earns: »Rising prices are, it would seem, causing people to dissave and pour the money into goods for fear of further depreciation in the value of their… … Useful english dictionary
dis|tress — «dihs TREHS», noun, verb. –n. 1. great pain or sorrow; anxiety; trouble: »The boy s low grades caused his father distress. SYNONYM(S): grief, agony, anguish. See syn. under sorrow. (Cf. ↑sorrow) 2. something that causes distress; … Useful english dictionary
dis|trib|ute — «dihs TRIHB yut», transitive verb, ut|ed, ut|ing. 1. to give some of to each; divide and give out in shares; deal out: »Mother distributed candy among the children. The teacher distributed paper to each member of the class. 2. to spread; … Useful english dictionary
Dis-organization — describes a group that uses lateral rather than vertical organization systems, generally anti centralized power. The concept is similar to that of a grassroots style organization. Such groups often use guerilla and viral marketing techniques to… … Wikipedia
