Junk and Use

Junk

Junk verb - To get rid of as useless or unwanted.
Usage example: we'll have to junk this old car

Use is an antonym for junk.

Nearby Words: junking, junked, junker, junky, junkie

Use

Use verb - To put into action or service.

Junk is an antonym for use.

Nearby Words: useless, useful, used, usefulness, using

How words are described

human human junk human use
similar similar junk similar use
common common junk common use
standard standard junk standard use
Other adjectives: single, obvious, heavy, little, new.

Both words in one sentence

  • And of course, the Minutemen's use of hastily-cobbled-together-from-junk-and-duct-tape technology contrasts with the Institute's use of stuff made of shiny white plastics.
  • A particularly ludicrous example of the use of Orpheus' leitmotif can be seen/heard when he's complaining about his junk mail.
  • They use that to "rock" Wallstreet, unemployment problems and even the junk size of men, and turn evil assailants into HOT punk rocker chicks.
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